Two hospitality employees in their teens received non-life-threatening injuries after an armed robbery attempt on a fast-food restaurant on Edwards Street, Ayr over the weekend.
Police allege two staff members at the restaurant received minor injuries during the armed robbery attempt around 8:30pm on the night of Sunday, November 12.
A 35-year-old man has been charged by police following the serious assault incident.
It is alleged the man threatened the staff members with a knife and made demands for money during the incident.
He allegedly left the scene empty-handed, heading towards Edwards Street and Graham Street where he was arrested by police.
The staff members, a 17-year-old girl and a 19-year-old man, received non-life-threatening injuries, and were not transported to hospital.
The 35-year-old man from Horseshoe Lagoon has been charged with two counts of attempted armed robbery and one count each of deprivation of liberty, assault occasioning bodily harm whilst armed, common assault and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
He was refused watch house bail and appeared in the Townsville Magistrates Court on Tuesday, November 14.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
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