QUEENSLAND Police are investigating the assault of a pharmacist in Cairns yesterday.
The male pharmacist was allegedly punched in the face during a confrontation with teenage girls, who stole cans of deodorant, at the Wholelife Pharmacy and Healthfoods outlet on Pease St, shortly before 2pm, The Cairns Post reported.
A police spokesperson confirmed that two of the three suspects involved were apprehended shortly after the incident and were assisting with the investigation.
The publication revealed that the pharmacist was treated at a nearby medical centre, and his injuries were not believed to be serious.
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