A 37 year-old woman will appear in court today charged over her alleged involvement in a riot in Redfern on Sunday night.The woman from Hurstville was arrested yesterday and has been charged with riot, throwing a missile, affray and violent disorder.
She was refused bail and will appear in Redfern Local Court later today.
Meanwhile Sydney police will not confirm whether they have arrested the girlfriend of the Aboriginal teenager whose death sparked the riot.
A newspaper is claiming the girl was arrested by police early yesterday morning after abusing a group of officers and accusing them of murdering her boyfriend.
The incident is believed to have occurred after a community concert and barbecue in Eveleigh Street in memory of Thomas Hickey.
Police say a 15-year-old teenager has been charged with resisting police in Redfern and possessing a small amount of cannabis, but they will not confirm her identity.
She has been released and is due to appear in Bidura Children's court next month.
By Starsky and Hutch 20 February 04
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