Sex Assault Squad detectives have charged a 31-year-old man, as a result of their ongoing investigation into his activities.
Between February and March 2022, the man met two women through different online dating sites. It will be alleged whilst the man was on a date with the women (separately), he put a substance in their drinks, incapacitating the women.
It will be further alleged on one occasion after the woman was incapacitated, he sexually assaulted her.
The 31-year-old man from Shelley has been charged with:-
• Two counts of Stupefying in Order to Commit an Indictable Offence; and
• Two counts of Sexual Penetration without Consent.
He is due to appear before the Perth Magistrates Court today, 25 March 2022.
The investigation is ongoing and detectives urge anyone with information relating to this matter, or any similar incidents, to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au
If you are or have been a victim of sexual abuse, or if you have information about someone being abused, please contact police on 131 444. Women who have concerns they have been a victim of an assault but who do not wish to speak to police can seek support from the Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) on 6458 1828.
