Canberra woman granted bail on child abuse charges
A 22-year-old woman faced court. She was accused of grooming and indecently assaulting a boy under 16 between May and July.
A Canberra woman got conditional bail on Saturday. Police say she groomed a boy under 16 between May and July 2026 and indecently assaulted him and gave him alcohol.
The allegations were reported in September. The woman also used messaging apps to arrange sexual activity with him, police say.
She faced the ACT Magistrates Court. She was charged with four offences: grooming a young person, committing an act of indecency on a person under 16, supplying liquor to a young person, and using a carriage service to procure sexual activity with a minor.
The matter was adjourned to 17 November. She has not been named.
- 22 years old
- Accused age
- May to July 2026
- Alleged offence period
- ACT Magistrates Court, Saturday 17 October
- Court location and date
- Four offences
- Number of charges
Why it mattersA serious allegation of child abuse happened in Canberra. The case shows how predators use the internet to find and target young people.
AustraliaCanberra residents may recognise the case or know people involved. It highlights an ongoing risk to young people in the community and the work of ACT Police.
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