Detectives have charged a further two men following an investigation into an aggravated sexual assault in Sydney's southwest earlier this year.
In April 2022, detectives from the State Crime Command's Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad and Campsie Police Area Command commenced a joint investigation under Strike Force Herb following reports a 22-year-old woman had been sexually assaulted at a residence in Belmore on Saturday 16 April 2022.
The woman had arranged to meet a man she had been communicating with via an online dating application, when it's alleged a further group of men attended the premises and she was sexually assaulted.
In June, two men – aged 24 and 19 – were charged for their alleged roles. They remain before the courts.
Following further extensive inquiries, a 23-year-old man attended Newtown Police Station last Wednesday (31 August 2022), where he was charged with two counts of aggravated sexual assault in company.
The Green Valley man was granted strict conditional bail to appear at Newtown Local Court on Thursday 22 September 2022.
About 8am today (Tuesday 6 September 2022), a second 24-year-old man attended Bankstown Police Station where he was charged with two counts of aggravated sexual assault in company.
The Busby man was refused bail to appear at Bankstown Local Court later today.
Investigations under Strike Force Herb are continuing.
The Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad is comprised of detectives who are specially trained to investigate matters against children and adults, including sexual assault, serious physical abuse, and extreme cases of neglect.
The New South Wales Police Force provides two ways for victims to report a sexual assault. The first and preferred method is to contact your nearest Police Station and discuss your options including making a formal complaint. The second option, if you decide not to formally report, is to complete the Sexual Assault Reporting Options (SARO) questionnaire which is available online https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/crime/sex_crimes/adult_sexual_assault/sexual_assault_categories/sexual_assault_reporting_option.
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