Police charge man after sexually assaulting woman in Perth

Sex Assault Squad Detectives have charged a man after an incident in Perth on Tuesday, 17 January 2023.

About 5.55pm, a woman was laying on her stomach sunbathing in the garden area of Council House when a man came up behind her and sexually assaulted.

The man fled the area and was apprehended by police later that night in the Perth CBD.

A 32-year-old man from Scarborough has been charged with:

• Impeded Another Person’s Normal Breathing or Blood Circulation by Applying Pressure to Neck;

• Sexual Penetration without Consent; and

• Attempted Sexual Penetration without Consent.

He is due to appear before the Perth Magistrates Court today, 15 February 2023.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information relating to this incident, or any similar incidents, is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.

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