Man charged over sexual assault during Bondi morning run
A 51-year-old man was arrested and charged after a woman was sexually touched during a dawn run in Bondi.
A 33-year-old woman told police she was approached and sexually touched on Bondi Road at about 5:30am on Thursday. Police released an image of a man in a green jacket and fluorescent shoes riding a red bicycle.
A 51-year-old man was arrested at a Tempe property the next afternoon. The 51-year-old man was charged with sexual touching without consent, trespassing, and hindering police.
The woman, Jenna Dollard, described the assault as a violation. The man was refused bail and will appear in court on Saturday.
- 33 years old
- Woman's age
- Bondi Road, Bondi
- Assault location
- About 5:30am on Thursday
- Assault time
- Unwins Bridge Road, Tempe
- Arrest location
Why it mattersThe arrest shows swift police response to sexual assault reports and reinforces that such attacks have real legal consequences.
AustraliaAustralians using public spaces for exercise face real safety risks; support services including 1800RESPECT offer free counselling.
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