Three people are being questioned over a gang attack on four tourists in Northbridge last night, which police believe was racially motivated.
The Perth Cultural Centre, where four tourists were attacked last night. Picture: Marie Nirme Source: PerthNow
Four tourists were attacked in the Perth Cultural Centre last night, with a Swedish man and woman hospitalised. Source: PerthNow
THREE people are being questioned over a gang attack on four tourists in Northbridge last night, which police believe was racially motivated.
Two of the tourists, a Swedish couple aged 35 and 22, had only arrived in Perth yesterday, a few hours before they were attacked.
The Swedes and a New Zealand couple, were assaulted about 9.30pm in the Perth Cultural Centre near James Street.
The Swedish couple was taken to Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital for treatment for head and facial injuries.
The New Zealand pair, a 31-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man, received minor injuries in the assault and were treated at the scene.
There are reports that the 27-year-old New Zealand man was approached as he walked to his hostel last night and he was asked for a cigarette, but when he declined, he was set upon.
This afternoon Perth City Detectives revealed they were interviewing a man and two women in relation to the attack.
It's believed the couples were assaulted by up to eight people, six men and two women.
"One of the male offenders was not wearing a top during the incident," a police spokeswoman said.
"The offenders used offensive and racially motivated language towards the victims."
City of Perth acting lord mayor Janet Davidson said: "It is always disturbing to hear of tourists, or anyone else, being assaulted in the city."
"The circumstances of Monday night's incident are for the police to investigate and establish.
"All cities are subject to violence, but by international standards Perth is a relatively safe city and remains very popular with tourists.
"Safety and security is a priority for the City of Perth. We maintain a network of CCTV cameras and will supply any footage to the police to assist with their investigations."
Anyone with any information about the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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