Sex Assault Squad detectives have charged a 39-year-old man as a result of an ongoing investigation into an alleged sexual assault on Saturday 12 February 2022 in the Hamilton Hill area.
It will be alleged that about 4:55am, the victim (female in her 20s) was collected by the man, who she believed was a rideshare driver. It will be further alleged that before taking the victim to her home address, the man sexually assaulted her.
The 39-year-old man from Beckenham has been charged with:
- 2 x Sexual Penetration without Consent
- 1 x Unlawful and Indecent Assault
He will next appear before the Fremantle Magistrates Court on 6 September 2022.
The investigation is ongoing and detectives urge anyone who may have been approached by a man in a red Toyota Corolla hatchback in the Northbridge or Perth CBD area to contact 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.
