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A 29-year-old man, a 17-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl have all been charged with affray following an attack on two men outside a Coraki pub last Friday night.

The 15-year-old has also been charged with being armed with intent.

Police allege that a 44-year-old man was threatened with a bottle before being knocked to the ground and kicked in the head.

A 54-year-old man were was also knocked to the ground and kicked, they allege.

The 44-year-old man suffered a broken nose while the 54-year-old escaped with cuts and abrasions.

Police say hotel staff were also assaulted when they tried to intervene.

The three alleged offenders were taken to Lismore Police Station, where they were changed and released on bail to appear in Lismore Local Court and Lismore Childrens Court.


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