27 August 2013

Palmerston teenager charged with sexual assault

| johnboy
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An 18-year-old Palmerston man will face ACT Magistrates Court this morning (Tuesday, August 27) in relation to the alleged sexual assault of two children under the age of 16.

Police will allege the offences occurred in April and August this year.

About 4.30pm yesterday the man was arrested by detectives from ACT Policing Criminal Investigations Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team (SACAT). He was transported to the ACT Watch House where he was charged with multiple offences.

Police will oppose bail.

[Courtesy ACT Policing]

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