https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12826433/Mareeba-police-mob-attack-car.html
Shocking video has emerged of a rampaging mob attacking police cars with rocks while calling for vehicles to be torched and the officers inside to be dragged out
The disturbing incident saw up to 30 people targeting unmarked police vehicles about 2.30pm on Sunday, November 26 in the remote community of Mareeba, 63km west of Cairns in far north Queensland.
Footage shows the enraged group throwing rocks and at one stage smashing the window of a white ute and kicking its sides.
'Drag the motherf***er out of the vehicle,' one person shouted.
There are also calls to 'Set it on fire. Burn it, burn it'.
Police said 12 people were charged with damaging multiple vehicles during the melee.
An officer was also struck in the face but did not require medical attention.
The crowd were attempting to stop officers from arresting 27-year-old Algen Donahue, who was charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and contravention of domestic violence order during.
Mr Donahue's twin brother of Aubrey Donahue, was shot dead by police during a four-hour siege at Love Street on Saturday, March 25.
The shooting has led to ongoing tension between police and local residents.
The footage was posted on Facebook by Atherton Tablelands youth worker Ken Harley.
'Who would want to be a cop, just another day, just about every day somewhere in FNQ....and seasoned police say this is a mild one,' Mr Harley commented.
Among those charged over the incident are a 15-year-old boy and two 16-year-olds.
They face charges including wilful damage, serious assault police officer, unlawful use of motor vehicle, enter dwelling and breach of bail condition.
The 15-year-old was refused bail to appear in Mareeba Childrens Court while the other 16-year-olds have court dates for Atherton Childrens Court and Atherton Magistrates Court respectively.
An 18-year-old Mareeba man was also charged with one count each of willful damage and willful damage of police property and is scheduled to appear in the Mareeba Magistrates Court on December 18.
A 22-year-old Mareeba man was charged with one count each of willful damage and commit public nuisance and is scheduled to appear in the Mareeba Magistrates Court on December.
COONS!
Shocking video has emerged of a rampaging mob attacking police cars with rocks while calling for vehicles to be torched and the officers inside to be dragged out
The disturbing incident saw up to 30 people targeting unmarked police vehicles about 2.30pm on Sunday, November 26 in the remote community of Mareeba, 63km west of Cairns in far north Queensland.
Footage shows the enraged group throwing rocks and at one stage smashing the window of a white ute and kicking its sides.
'Drag the motherf***er out of the vehicle,' one person shouted.
There are also calls to 'Set it on fire. Burn it, burn it'.
Police said 12 people were charged with damaging multiple vehicles during the melee.
An officer was also struck in the face but did not require medical attention.
The crowd were attempting to stop officers from arresting 27-year-old Algen Donahue, who was charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and contravention of domestic violence order during.
Mr Donahue's twin brother of Aubrey Donahue, was shot dead by police during a four-hour siege at Love Street on Saturday, March 25.
The shooting has led to ongoing tension between police and local residents.
The footage was posted on Facebook by Atherton Tablelands youth worker Ken Harley.
'Who would want to be a cop, just another day, just about every day somewhere in FNQ....and seasoned police say this is a mild one,' Mr Harley commented.
Among those charged over the incident are a 15-year-old boy and two 16-year-olds.
They face charges including wilful damage, serious assault police officer, unlawful use of motor vehicle, enter dwelling and breach of bail condition.
The 15-year-old was refused bail to appear in Mareeba Childrens Court while the other 16-year-olds have court dates for Atherton Childrens Court and Atherton Magistrates Court respectively.
An 18-year-old Mareeba man was also charged with one count each of willful damage and willful damage of police property and is scheduled to appear in the Mareeba Magistrates Court on December 18.
A 22-year-old Mareeba man was charged with one count each of willful damage and commit public nuisance and is scheduled to appear in the Mareeba Magistrates Court on December.
COONS!