Detectives from the Sexual Crimes Squad have arrested a man as part of their investigation into a sexual assault at an aged care facility in St Albans Park yesterday.
A 23-year-old St Albans Park man was arrested shortly after 9am and is currently being interviewed by police.
Police yesterday conducted a public appeal for information in relation to the incident, where a 90-year-old woman was sexually assaulted at the Aldershot Road facility about 4.45am on 15 August.
The incident was investigated by detectives from the Sexual Crimes Squad with assistance from the Geelong Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team, local police and Major Crime Scene Unit.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Quotes attributable to Detective Acting Inspector Mark Burnett, Sexual Crimes Squad:
"I understand how much concern an incident like this causes in the community, so being able to make an arrest in just over 24 hours is reassuring.
"Locating the person responsible has been a significant priority for Sexual Crime Squad investigators ever since the matter was reported to police.
"Our thoughts are with the victim and her family at this time and they will be offered a range of support services.
"I'd also like to thank the community and the media for all their support in sharing the information we released yesterday."
