Teenagers arrested over alleged youth brawl after man in 60s assaulted at shopping centre: police

Several teenagers have been arrested after a youth brawl allegedly broke out in a shopping centre - with police alleging it was sparked when a man in his 60s was assaulted.

A group of teens have been arrested following an alleged brawl at a shopping centre, which police say broke out after a man in his 60s was assaulted.

Police were called to a shopping centre in Helensvale, in the northern Gold Coast, just before 3:00pm on Thursday.

Early reports from police indicate that one of the teenagers allegedly assaulted a man in his 60s, after which a brawl allegedly broke out between several other teenagers.

A group of teenagers have been arrested following an alleged brawl at a shopping centre in Helensvale. Picture: 9 News

The brawl was allegedly sparked after the man in his 60s was assaulted. Picture: Nine News

The man was injured in the attack and assisted by paramedics at the scene. He has been taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

A Queensland Police spokesperson said security personnel and an officer were also allegedly assaulted during the incident with the teens.

Queensland Police said a security guard and officer were also allegedly assaulted during the incident. Picture: 9 News

Footage obtained by 9 News Queensland captures the moment several are handcuffed and taken into custody.

They are assisting police with their inquiries.

Originally published as Teenagers arrested over alleged youth brawl after man in 60s assaulted at shopping centre: police