Queensland Police have charged a man with several offences, including deprivation of liberty and torture, following investigations into an alleged assault at Chermside on Saturday night, October 14.
It will be alleged around 11:45pm, the 26-year-old Chermside man met two women at a Fortitude Valley business before the three of them travelled to a Latham Street, Chermside address.
While at the address, it will be alleged the man proceeded to assault both women multiple times and prevented them from leaving for a period of time.
The women were eventually able to escape the address and sought medical assistance.
Following investigations by Carseldine CIB Detectives, the 26-year-old Chermside man was arrested and charged with eight counts of assault occasioning bodily harm, and two counts each of deprivation of liberty, torture.
He was refused police bail and is due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court today, October 16.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
If you've experienced sexual assault, it is not your fault and you are not alone. There are multiple ways to report what has happened to you depending on your situation.
If there's an immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). You can also report online via: https://forms.police.qld.gov.au/launch/SexualAssault, over the phone or face to face at a police station.
There are also Alternative Reporting Options available depending on your situation.
For confidential information, counselling and support, call the State-wide Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 or 1800 RESPECT for 24-hour help.
