Arrests following fight at Port Lincoln

Just after midnight on Sunday 1 November, police were on foot patrol along Tasman Terrace when they observed three females outside a hotel allegedly fighting with each other as well as having a brief scuffle with hotel security staff.

Officers quickly intervened and two girls aged 15 and 16, and a 39-year-old Port Lincoln woman were arrested at the scene.

All three were charged with fighting in a public place. There were no serious injuries reported as a result of the incident.

The 16-year-old girl was bailed to appear in the Port Lincoln Youth Court on 7 December, the 39-year-old Port Lincoln woman was bailed to appear in the Port Lincoln Magistrates Court on 9 December and the 15-year-old girl will be dealt with via the juvenile justice system.

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