Police in Townsville, Queensland, have arrested two 11-year-old girls following an alleged violent robbery at a bus stop.

According to police, a 28-year-old woman was boarding a bus on Flinders Lane at around 7:30 p.m. when she was allegedly pulled from behind and dragged to the ground. She was then reportedly assaulted and had personal property stolen.

Emergency services treated the woman for head injuries following the incident.

Police arrested two 11-year-old girls a short time later. One of the girls has been charged with robbery in company using personal violence and was refused bail before appearing in Townsville Children’s Court.

The second girl was also arrested and will be dealt with under Queensland’s Youth Justice Act.

Police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances of the alleged robbery.