{"id":581932,"date":"2026-04-03T02:17:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T02:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/581932\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T02:17:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T02:17:12","slug":"brisbane-woman-shocked-and-shattered-after-being-attacked-by-teen-e-scooter-riders-while-out-on-a-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/581932\/","title":{"rendered":"Brisbane woman ‘shocked and shattered’ after being attacked by teen e-scooter riders while out on a run"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ruby Fraser, 23, was on an afternoon run \ufeffat a walking track at William Jolly Bridge, near the Brisbane River, on Tuesday when she suddenly felt a tug on her headphones.<\/p>\n

Two male e-scooter riders \ufeffattempted to steal Fraser’s headphones, before spitting at her and verbally assaulting her near Lang Parade in Auchenflower, police said.<\/p>\n

\"RubyRuby Fraser attacked in Brisbane by e-scooter riders (Nine)<\/p>\n

They both fled the scene shortly after.<\/p>\n

While Fraser was not physically harmed in the incident, the young woman told Today she is “shocked and shattered” and is now\ufeff afraid to go out running.<\/p>\n

“I’m pretty shattered, feeling pretty defeated the last few days. It’s beem a tough few days,” Fraser said.<\/p>\n

“Then they came up within a metre of me, verbally abusing me, projectile spitting on me, giving me the middle finger and saying some pretty hurtful things.<\/p>\n

“The thought of going on that run alone again anytime soon just brings me major anxiety.”<\/p>\n

Fraser was able to quickly move to safety by hiding out at a nearby apartment complex.<\/p>\n

\"RubyRuby Fraser attacked in Brisbane by e-scooter riders (Nine)<\/p>\n

She called the police and officers began a search for the two young offenders, but were unable to find them.<\/p>\n

“I was luckily able to escape up a ramp up the main road and get away from them,” Fraser added.<\/p>\n

“It was lucky I was there, because there’s kilometres [on that track] with no escape.”<\/p>\n

The two offenders are described as being in their mid to late teens.<\/p>\n

The first is described as having a fair complexion with a slim build, around 160 centimetres tall, and wearing a red hoodie and black pants.<\/p>\n

The second is also described as having a fair complexion, a proportionate build, approximately 180 centimetres tall and was last seen wearing a black windbreaker jacket and black pants.\ufeff<\/p>\n

An investigation into the incident remains ongoing and police have urged anyone with information to come forward.<\/p>\n

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