Adelaide, Australia – A group of friends in Adelaide, Australia, faced a harrowing experience after an alleged assault outside a nightclub in the city’s CBD. Taneisha Finnegan, Yasmine Chalmers, Caleb Thompson, and another friend recounted a confrontation with a group of up to eight individuals in a club on Hindley St around 3:15 am on a Sunday morning.
The altercation spilled out onto the street, leading to a violent attack captured on camera. Finnegan, 19, described being grabbed by the back of her head and dragged to the ground before being punched. The vivid memories of the blood and chaos still haunt her. Chalmers, 18, shared how she had chunks of her hair ripped out during the brawl, leaving a bald spot on her head.
Thompson, 20, struggled to recall the events clearly but remembered being on the ground while being kicked and punched. The incident resulted in minor injuries for a 20-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman. Following the assault, an 18-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman were arrested and charged with assault. Both were released on police bail and are set to appear in court at a later date.
An ongoing investigation into the incident is underway, with authorities urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers. The traumatic encounter left the group of friends shaken and seeking justice for the assault they endured. The aftermath of the brutal attack highlights the importance of addressing violence and ensuring the safety of individuals in social settings.