A former German police officer traveling through Western Australia’s far north has revealed she no longer feels safe after being cornered, assaulted, and filmed by a group of teenage girls in Broome.

Sina, a German expat currently in Australia on a working holiday visa, was riding bicycles with a friend on Monday when they crossed paths with a group of five teenagers near the Birra Court area. What began as incomprehensible shouting quickly escalated into a terrifying ordeal.

Cornered in a Dead End

"They started running in our direction with sticks, and that was the moment we realized we should go," Sina recalled. Attempting to flee, the two cyclists took a wrong turn, ending up in a dead end. When they turned around to escape, the group was waiting for them.

According to Sina, the teenagers pursued them through a nearby park, ignoring her warnings that she would call the authorities. "They just threw balls at my head, a basket on my head—luckily, I was wearing a helmet," she said. "Then they had sticks and stones, throwing them at my friend and me. I felt like I wasn't human to them anymore."

The physical toll of the ambush left both victims with bleeding wounds, bruises, and deep scratches across their knees, stomachs, and backs. To make matters worse, Sina observed one of the attackers actively filming the violence on a mobile phone while others tried to destroy their bicycles.

Victim Slams "Disinterested" Police Response

After managing to break free from the assault, the women immediately contacted local law enforcement. However, Sina expressed deep frustration with the reception they received from the Broome police, describing their initial attitude as dismissive and "lazy."

Sina claimed officers told her that pursuing the matter "wouldn't make sense" due to her plans to eventually leave the country, which they claimed would prevent the case from successfully going to court. Furthermore, she was told that because the suspects were under the age of 16, they were unlikely to face any serious legal repercussions.

"I called the police for a reason, not to just tell them my story and have a chat," Sina said, emphasizing that assault is a crime regardless of geographic location or the victim's visa status.

Investigation Ongoing

A Western Australia Police spokesperson has since confirmed that the incident is actively being investigated. Broome police declined to comment directly on Sina's criticisms, stating that inquiries into the assault are ongoing. Sina noted that officers only made meaningful contact with her regarding the investigation after media inquiries began circulating.

The incident has cast a shadow over what had otherwise been a highly positive experience in the Kimberley. Sina admits she is now constantly on edge, worried about further violence during the remainder of her stay in town.