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14-Year-Old Charged in Series of Alleged Assaults on Women in Western Australia

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Police Charge Teen Boy in Series of Alleged E-Bike Assaults on Women

Police have arrested and charged a 14-year-old boy in connection with a series of alleged assaults on women over a two-week period. Authorities have increased patrols in the affected areas as investigations continue.

Police claim 14 women were indecently assaulted by the teen, who was reportedly riding an e-bike during the incidents.

Incident Details

The alleged incidents occurred between specific dates and in identified locations:

  • The alleged incidents occurred between February 28 and March 15.
  • The women were reportedly walking or jogging when the assaults took place.
  • Locations include Lake Goollelal and Shepherds Bush Reserve in Kingsley, and along Hepburn Avenue in Hillarys.

Charges

The boy, from Darch, has been charged with:

  • 14 counts of unlawful and indecent assault
  • Four counts of no authority to drive
  • Four counts of using an unlicensed vehicle on a road.