Update: Teen arrested after serious assault at Hawthorn

Just after 4am on Thursday 13 November, police were called to Belair Road after reports a woman who was sleeping rough in the vicinity had been assaulted. She was allegedly kicked and punched to the head and body resulting in serious injuries.

The 64-year-old woman was rushed to hospital where she remains in a serious but stable condition.

Southern District Detectives and Forensic Response officers attended the scene.

As a result of investigations, Detectives arrested and charged a 17-year-old boy from Parkside. He was charged with causing serious harm to another person and has been refused police bail and will appear in the Adelaide Youth Court today.

It is not believed the accused and victim are known to each other.

Police have also charged the teen with a serious criminal trespass following the discovery of a break-in at a nearby café on Belair Road.

Several other business break-ins have occurred on Belair Road and investigations continue to determine if they are also linked.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or witnessed anyone acting suspiciously in the area around this time is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or on 1800 333 000 and quote #292607.