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Man charged over alleged sexual assault in Laidley

February 5, 2025 1:17 pm in by
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Police have charged a man in relation to an alleged sexual assault at Laidley on February 2.

At around 3am the 18-year-old woman was walking towards the intersection of Patrick Street and Edward Street when she was approached by a man riding a scooter.

The man allegedly made inappropriate comments towards the woman, leading her to seek refuge in the backyard of a nearby property.

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When she returned to the street a short time later it is alleged the man has approached her again before physically assaulting her.

The woman was treated for injuries.

A 33-year-old Gatton man has been charged with 2 counts of rape.

He is due to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court today after his matter was adjourned in the Toowoomba Magistrates court on Monday.

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