A man accused of ‘picking up’ at least five pupils at a primary school has been charged.
The 44-year-old was charged with trespassing and willful disturbance following an alleged incident at Buderim Mountain State School on the Sunshine Coast, in south-east Queensland.
It is believed the man physically touched at least five students by picking them up and putting them down.
According to 7NEWSparents and students reportedly detained the man until police arrived.
No one was injured in the incident.
A man accused of ‘picking up’ at least five pupils at a primary school has been charged
It is believed the man physically touched at least five students by picking them up and putting them down
Responding to the incident, State MP for Buderim Brent Mickelberg – who has three children who attend the school – said he was grateful no one was injured.
“I am aware of the worrying incident at Buderim Mountain State School this morning and have spoken to staff and parents who are to be commended for acting so quickly to protect students,” he said.
‘Thank you to the police who were quick to respond to the incident and arrest the man.’
The man’s intentions are still unknown, but it is believed that police have had ‘previous dealings’ with him.
In an email to parents, principal Neil Jenkins said the school was in dialogue with the students involved.
The man is expected to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on April 12.
