Man stabbed after confronting alleged 14yo intruder at Esplande unit
A 29-year-old man has been stabbed after he confronted a 14-year-old intruder during an alleged altercation at a unit on Cairns Esplanade.
Cairns
Don't miss out on the headlines from Cairns. Followed categories will be added to My News.
A 29-year-old man has been stabbed after he confronted a 14-year-old intruder during an alleged altercation at a unit on Cairns Esplanade.
The Gordonvale boy has been arrested after and charged over the incident.
Police will be allege the teen broke into the unit on Saturday morning.
It will be further alleged the man woke up and a short altercation occurred, before he was stabbed.
The 29-year-old man was taken to Cairns hospital where he received treatment.
Police will allege the boy also stole a car from Gordonvale on April 12.
The teen was arrested on Tuesday morning after he was located on Charles Street.
He has been charged with one count each of wounding, enter dwelling, and unlawful use of motor vehicle.
The boy was refused bail and will appear before Cairns Childrens Court on April 24.
More Coverage
Originally published as Man stabbed after confronting alleged 14yo intruder at Esplande unit
No jail for Yarrabah man caught with ‘despicable’ child videos
A 22-year-old Yarrabah man has avoided jail time after he was caught in possession of more than 300 videos of child exploitation material including the rape of children as young as two years old.
Teenager stabbed in the throat in Cassowary Coast town
A teenager has been flown to Cairns Hospital after he was stabbed in the throat in a Cassowary Coast town in the early hours of the morning with the alleged culprit fleeing the scene.