Two teenage girls have been arrested after a disturbance in a Sunshine Coast beachside suburb, as concerns grow over repeated youth-related incidents in the area.
Police were called to Mudjimba Esplanade about 8.40pm on Saturday following reports a large group of youths was causing a disturbance.
A Queensland Police Service spokesperson said officers attended the scene and arrested two girls, aged 14 and 15, for public nuisance.
“They have both been dealt with under the Youth Justice Act,” the spokesperson said.
No one was injured during the incident.
A video of the incident was posted to social media, with community members expressing their shared concern.
“Feel for the business owners in the area,” one wrote. “Hard working good people. And yes, Mudjimba is a beautiful area.”
“OMG what’s happening to our great local community,” another said.
The latest incident comes just weeks after another involving youths in the same suburb, adding to community unease in what is typically regarded as a quiet coastal neighbourhood.
Police are still investigating an alleged assault that occurred on April 18 along the Mudjimba beachfront.
Officers were called to a business on Mudjimba Esplanade about 8.50pm that night, following reports a group of youths were involved in a physical altercation with staff members.
A 15-year-old girl was taken to hospital with minor injuries to her elbow, while no charges have yet been laid.
Footage shared on social media at the time appeared to show a commotion inside a restaurant, with further vision the following morning showing people cleaning nearby streets.
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Some residents claimed there had been property damage, including broken glass and graffiti, although police said there were no official reports of vandalism.
The earlier incident drew strong reactions from residents and business owners, with one restaurant director describing the incident as “horrendous” and “very traumatic”.
Community members also took to social media to express concern about the behaviour.
“Sad and disgusting … feeling upset,” one resident wrote.
“So sad to see this sort of behaviour in our little part of the Coast,” another said.
Sunshine Coast Council also responded to reports of broken glass at a nearby park following the April incident, carrying out safety checks of playground areas.
Investigations into the earlier alleged assault remain ongoing.
