Police say a 19-year-old waitress on a working holiday in Melbourne is assaulted at a café in Essendon, north of the city, and an arrest follows the incident reported on Anzac Day. The alleged attack involves a stranger who, police say, smashes or shoves a plate into the waitress’s face while she is serving customers at café La Vallee. The incident is reported to have occurred around 1pm.
According to the account provided by the reporting outlets, the victim—identified as Anais Poupon—was working at the time of the assault. The coverage states that police have made an arrest in connection with the matter. Details about the nature and extent of injuries, the identity of the arrested person, and any charges are not included in the provided source text.
The reports present the event as an alleged assault at a public-facing workplace, with police taking action afterwards. The case is ongoing, and further information would be expected from authorities as the investigation continues.
