A police investigation is continuing after women were allegedly indecently assaulted in Civic. Photo: Michelle Kroll.
A man allegedly indecently assaulted two women in public, at a grocery store and on a street, on two separate days earlier this month.
While the alleged offender, a 42-year-old man, has been arrested, ACT Policing is continuing its investigation.
The man allegedly indecently assaulted the first woman inside a grocery store in Civic at around 4 pm on 13 September, a police spokesperson said.
Then, at about 5:30 pm on 15 September, a woman was walking with her boyfriend along Alinga Street in Civic when she was allegedly indecently assaulted by the same man as well.
Both women described their alleged attacker as Caucasian in appearance with short hair and aged in his 30s or 40s.
Police began an investigation before arresting the 42-year-old at a home in Turner.
He was charged with two counts of committing an act of indecency without consent and faced the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday (22 September).
“The investigation into the man’s actions is continuing and further charges may be laid,” a police spokesperson said.
If you have information that can assist police in this matter, call 131 444 or contact Crime Stoppers via the Crime Stoppers ACT. Quote 8163712.
If this story has raised any concerns for you, 1800RESPECT, the national 24-hour sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line, can be contacted on 1800 737 732. Help and support are also available through the Canberra Rape Crisis Centre on 02 6247 2525, the Domestic Violence Crisis Service ACT 02 6280 0900, the Sexual Violence Legal Services on 6257 4377 and Lifeline on 13 11 14. In an emergency, call Triple Zero. If you or someone you know has been indecently or sexually assaulted, you can report it to police by attending a police station or calling 131 444.
