The 29-year-old man was taken into custody in Brisbane last night, Tuesday 8 October 2024 and appeared before the Brisbane Magistrates Court today, 9 October 2024 for approval of his extradition to WA.
WA Police Sex Assault Squad detectives will allege on Saturday 28 September 2024, the man sexually assaulted a woman in her 20s, in his Perth hotel room after he had performed at a venue in Hillarys.
The 29-year-old man from the United Kingdom is due to appear before the Perth Magistrates Court tomorrow, 10 October 2024, on the charges of:
• Four counts of Sexual Penetration without Consent;
• Three counts of Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm; and
• One count of Impede a Person’s Normal Breathing or Circulation by Applying Pressure on, or to, their Neck.
This investigation is ongoing and Sex Assault Squad detectives urge anyone with information relating to this matter, or any similar incidents, to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestopperswa.com.au
If have been a victim of sexual abuse, or if you have information about someone being abused, please contact police on 131 444, or report the information via the Safe2Say online reporting platform.