A woman has been charged following an alleged assault on a 14-year-old girl in Beeliar, a suburb south of Perth in Western Australia.

According to Western Australia Police, the incident occurred at approximately 4 pm on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. The teenage girl was standing at a bus stop on Beeliar Drive when she was allegedly approached by a woman who was not known to her.

Police allege that the woman grabbed the girl's hair and attempted to punch her. The teenager managed to escape from the bus stop and ran towards a nearby fast-food restaurant in an effort to get away from the situation.

However, the alleged attacker reportedly followed her inside the restaurant. Police allege that the woman continued the assault and struck the teenager in the face several times.

The incident resulted in serious facial injuries to the 14-year-old girl. Emergency assistance was arranged, and the victim was transported to Fiona Stanley Hospital for medical treatment.

Following the incident, Fremantle Detectives began investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault. Officers conducted inquiries to identify the woman involved and establish what had happened at the bus stop and inside the restaurant.

As a result of their investigation, police identified a 29-year-old woman from Yangebup. She was arrested on Thursday, 5 November 2026.

The woman has been charged with three offences: - One count of aggravated assault occasioning bodily harm. - One count of possessing a prohibited drug, identified as methylamphetamine. - One count of obstructing police officers. The accused was scheduled to appear before Fremantle Magistrates Court on 5 November 2026.

The incident has raised concerns about public safety, particularly for young people travelling independently and using public transport facilities.

Bus stops and shopping areas are regularly used by students, workers and families. Incidents involving alleged violence in public places highlight the importance of community awareness and timely reporting of suspicious or threatening behaviour.

Police continue to encourage members of the public who witness assaults or have relevant information to contact authorities.

The investigation demonstrates the work being undertaken by Fremantle Detectives to respond to reported violence and identify individuals allegedly involved in serious offences.

The accused person's charges remain allegations, and the matter will be dealt with through the court process.