Man charged following Narre Warren sexual assault

Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following an incident on a bus from Hallam to Narre Warren last month, Victoria Police say.

It’s alleged a 17-year-old girl boarded a bus on Frawley Road Hallam just after 1.50pm on 17 September.

A man allegedly approached the victim, removed her bag from the seat and placed it on her lap.

He then allegedly sexually assaulted the victim before disembarking the bus.

A 46-year-old Dandenong man was arrested today and has been charged with one count of sexual assault.

He has been bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 20 December.

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