Two men have been charged with aggravated sexual assault in company depriving liberty after an 18-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted at a Camperdown unit on Saturday; the men are accused of allegedly choking a teenager during an aggravated sexual assault.
The men, aged 20 and 22, were arrested at a home in Holsworthy on Thursday morning. Police seized phones and clothing from two rooms at the property.
The pair each face charges of aggravated sexual assault in company depriving liberty, aggravated sexual touching of another person, and choking a person with intent to commit an indictable offence. They are due to appear before Liverpool Local Court on Friday.
Support is available from the National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service at 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491.
Analysis
Why This Matters
- The case involves serious charges of aggravated sexual assault including choking, which carries a maximum penalty of 25 years' imprisonment under NSW law.
- The alleged attack occurred in a residential area of Camperdown, raising community safety concerns.
- The outcome of Friday's court appearance will determine whether the men are granted bail or remanded in custody.
Background
Sexual assault offences in New South Wales are prosecuted under the Crimes Act 1900. Aggravated sexual assault in company is an offence that carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. The case is at an early stage, with the accused due to face court for the first time.
What to Watch
- The men's bail application and any conditions imposed at Liverpool Local Court on Friday.
- Whether further charges are laid as police continue to examine seized phones and clothing.
- The next court date if the matter is adjourned for further evidence or legal submissions.
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- SupportedTwo men were charged after allegedly raping a teenager in an inner-west apartment.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Two men charged after allegedly raping teen in inner west apartment.”
- SupportedAn 18-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted at a Camperdown unit on Saturday.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “The 18-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted at a Camperdown unit on Saturday.”
- SupportedThe two men were charged with aggravated sexual assault in company depriving liberty.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “The men were both charged with aggravated sexual assault in company depriving liberty, aggravated sexual touching of another person and choking a person with intent to commit an indictable offence.”
- SupportedThe men are accused of allegedly choking a teenager during an aggravated sexual assault.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Two men are accused of allegedly choking a teenager during an aggravated sexual assault at a home in Sydney’s inner west.”
- SupportedThe men are aged 20 and 22.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Two men aged 20 and 22 were arrested at a Holsworthy home on Thursday morning.”
- SupportedThe men were arrested at a home in Holsworthy on Thursday morning.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Two men aged 20 and 22 were arrested at a Holsworthy home on Thursday morning.”
- SupportedPolice seized phones and clothing from two rooms at the property.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Police seized phones and clothing from two rooms at the home.”
- SupportedEach man faces charges of aggravated sexual assault in company depriving liberty, aggravated sexual touching of another person, and choking a person with intent to commit an indictable offence.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “The men were both charged with aggravated sexual assault in company depriving liberty, aggravated sexual touching of another person and choking a person with intent to commit an indictable offence.”
- SupportedThe men are due to appear before Liverpool Local Court on Friday.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Both men are due to face Liverpool Local Court on Friday.”
- SupportedSupport is available from 1800RESPECT at 1800 737 732 and the Men’s Referral Service at 1300 766 491.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Support is available from the National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service at 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491.”