Melbourne Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) detectives have charged a man after two women were sexually assaulted and raped in Melbourne's CBD this year.
The 36-year-old Melbourne man has been charged with five counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault.
He was remanded to appear before Melbourne Magistrates' Court on 8 January 2026.
The charges relate to the sexual assaults of two 19-year-old women at separate licenced venues.
The first incident occurred at a venue on Victoria Street between 5.35am and 7am on Saturday, 9 August, while the second occurred at a venue on Smith Street in Collingwood between 12.30am and 3.15am on Friday 12th September.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incidents or with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
