Man charged after woman attacked in Sydney park
A 27-year-old man was charged after a woman was sexually assaulted in Airey Park, Homebush, on September 18.
A 23-year-old woman was walking from Flemington Station through the park about 11:15pm when an unknown man stopped her. The woman was restrained and dragged into nearby bushland, where the man allegedly assaulted her.
Police executed a search warrant in Padstow on Thursday morning and arrested a 27-year-old man. Items were seized for forensic testing.
He was scheduled to face Bankstown Local Court on Friday.
- Airey Park, Homebush
- Location
- September 18, about 11:15pm
- Date and time
- 23-year-old woman, 27-year-old man
- Victim and suspect
- Padstow
- Arrest location
Why it mattersPolice continue investigating. The case highlights the danger of isolated parks late at night in populated areas.
AustraliaThe incident occurred in western Sydney and the alleged offender has been charged in NSW courts. It raises safety concerns for residents using public spaces after dark.
Corroborated byperthnow.com.au·smh.com.au
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