Assault charges, Manly

Key points

• A 66-year-old Lakeland woman faces court after allegedly assaulting a group at Manly on 21 February. Police allege the woman verbally harassed the group, attempted to remove religious clothing, and returned to continue the harassment.
• She was charged with common assault with a hate crime circumstance of aggravation. The woman is due to appear at Wynnum Magistrates Court on 26 October.
• Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers.