Boy, 13, charged over assault of elderly man at Manunda shopping centre

A 13-year-old boy is accused of taking part in a shocking assault on an elderly man at a Manunda shopping centre.

A teenager has been charged over an alleged assault against an elderly man.

A 13-year-old Manoora boy has been charged with taking part in the shocking assault of an elderly man at a Pease Street shopping centre.

The boy was allegedly part of a group which threw bottles and rocks at the 66-year-old man on March 18, causing him to fall and injure his elbow.

Police say the boy was also involved with a string of other crimes in early April, including using a stolen car to steal fuel and trying to break into multiple homes.

The boy was arrested at a Patula Cl address on April 12 and has been charged with two counts of attempted entry, and one count each of serious assault of a person over 60, unlawful use of motor vehicle, and stealing.

He will appear before Cairns Childrens Court at a later date.

Originally published as Boy, 13, charged over assault of elderly man at Manunda shopping centre