16-year-old charged with rape, assault in Melbourne; denied bail, awaits September hearing.
A 16-year-old boy has been denied bail after being charged with multiple offenses, including rape and assault, following an alleged attack on a woman during her run in Melbourne's Jacana suburb on August 14. The boy ambushed the woman, who escaped with help from bystanders. DNA evidence linked him to the crime. The court found him to be a significant risk to the community and will return for a hearing on September 20.
September 02, 2024
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