A 17-year-old boy has been charged with common assault and stealing following an incident in Rosny this afternoon.

Police were called to the scene about 12.30pm following reports of a disturbance between two parties.

Initial inquiries indicate a woman in her 40s was assaulted after engaging in an altercation with a group of youths.

Three youths were arrested by police a short time later, the 17-year-old boy has since been charged with common assault and stealing and will appear in after hours court.

The woman received medical attention for non-life threatening injuries.