Woman charged with additional serious assault offence after alleged pram attack in Maryborough, Queensland
The alleged victim, a 77-year-old woman, suffered a sprained wrist.
A woman accused of knocking an elderly stranger to the ground with a pram in a confronting CBD incident has been hit with an additional, more serious charge.
Police allege the incident unfolded on Adelaide St in Maryborough, Queensland, about 9.25am on Monday, when a woman pushing a pram shoved another woman, causing her to fall.
WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Woman knocked over with pram in shocking street assault
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The alleged victim, a 77-year-old Maryborough woman, suffered a sprained wrist.
A 42-year-old woman was initially charged with committing public nuisance (violent). Police have now confirmed she has been further charged with serious assault following ongoing investigations.
Police thanked members of the public who came forward with information after the footage circulated widely.
“Police would like to thank the community for their assistance,” a spokesperson said.
The woman has been remanded in custody and is due to face Maryborough Magistrates Court on April 30.
Originally published on 7NEWS
