Woman charged over alleged assault of teen cafe worker
A 52-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the alleged assault of a teenage cafe worker in Melbourne. The incident, which occurred while the worker was serving food, was captured on CCTV and has drawn significant public attention. The victim, a 19-year-old on a working holiday visa, is reportedly traumatized and facing financial burdens due to dental injuries sustained during the attack.
- ▪The alleged assault took place on April 25 at La Vallee cafe in Essendon.
- ▪CCTV footage shows the older woman smacking plates from the worker's hands, causing injury.
- ▪The accused was arrested at Dandenong railway station and charged with recklessly causing injury.
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