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Another person charged after Townsville woman allegedly kidnapped a Cairns teenager

June 18, 2025 11:08 am in by
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Police have arrested and charged a second person, for allegedly kidnapping a 19-year-old Cairns woman and holding her captive for two days.

Police have confirmed a 23-year-old freshwater man was arrested this week for their involvement in the torture and assault of the teen, after a 34-year-old Townsville woman allegedly abducted her from Cairns North on Saturday – the pair are accused of assaulting her multiple times, including with a weapon.

He’s been charged with deprivation of liberty, torture, threats and three counts of common assault and will apear in court today.

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