Geraldton detectives charge teen over violent electric saw attack on tourist in Bluff Point toilet block

A teenager has been charged over a violent electric saw attack on a German backpacker who was approached by a group of young males attempting to rob him in a public toilet. A 24-year-old man was left with a gash on his forehead after he was allegedly ambushed and attacked with an electric saw about 10.40pm on Monday. Police say the man was in the public toilet block on Kempton Street in Bluff Point when a group of males with face coverings approached him. The group allegedly threatened the tourist with an electric saw, demanding he hand over his clothing and jewellery. When he refused, police say there was a physical scuffle and a 17-year-old struck him in the head with an electric saw. The group fled the scene empty-handed. The 24-year-old German man was taken to hospital for treatment of a large gash to his forehead and bruising. On Wednesday, Geraldton detectives arrested a 17-year-old Rangeway man. He was charged with aggravated armed assault with intent to rob and is due to face court on Thursday. Detectives believe a group of young males may have been in the Beresford and Bluff Point areas around the time of the incident. Investigators are asking residents to check their CCTV cameras and see if any gardening tools have been stolen from their houses. Anyone who may have information or dash cam footage is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online. People making a report can remain anonymous.