Man charged following investigation into alleged sexual assault – Ballina

A man will face court today charged following an investigation into an alleged sexual assault in West Ballina last year.

About 12.30am on Wednesday 6 August 2025, police were called to a home in West Ballina following reports of a sexual assault.

At the scene police were told a man had entered a home before allegedly sexually assaulting a woman.

A crime scene was established by officers attached to Richmond Police District and an investigation commenced.

Following extensive inquiries, detectives arrested a 37-year-old man at Grafton Police Station yesterday (Wednesday 6 May 2026).

He was charged with enter dwelling with intent (NOT steal/destroy/damage), and aggravated sexual assault-victim with cognitive impairment.

He was refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 1 today (Thursday 7 May 2026).

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