Armadale Detectives are investigating two serious assaults that are linked to the use of an online messaging application.
Both victims, a man in his 40s and a man in his 50s, communicated with someone via the same messaging application and arranged to meet at an address in Gosnells.
Around 1am Monday 22 March 2021 and 3am 29 March 2021, the victims attended the address in Margaret Street. The house was under construction and there were several men there.
In each instance the victims were assaulted.
Anyone who saw any suspicious activity in Margaret Street at the time of these attacks, has dash-cam footage of the area at the time or has any information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au
Detectives would like to remind the public it is important to be vigilant when it comes to personal safety and the risks associated with meeting strangers in isolated areas after engaging with them.
Anyone who may have also been a victim of a similar attack is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Advice on online dating can be located via the below link.
https://www.cyber.gov.au/acsc/view-all-content/advice/online-dating-101
