WA news LIVE: Kimberley man charged over burglaries, sexual assault
A 25-year-old man from Halls Creek in Western Australia has been charged in connection with a series of burglaries and a sexual assault that occurred in February 2024. The incidents allegedly involved breaking into a residence on Kinivan Street and sexually assaulting a woman, as well as stealing items from homes on Kinivan Street and Roberta Avenue. He faces multiple charges including aggravated home burglary, stealing, and sexual penetration without consent.
- ▪A 25-year-old man from Halls Creek has been charged in relation to crimes committed in February 2024.
- ▪The accused allegedly broke into a home on Kinivan Street and sexually assaulted a woman.
- ▪He was charged with three counts of stealing, aggravated home burglary, burglary, and sexual penetration without consent.
- ▪The alleged thefts occurred at locations on Kinivan Street and Roberta Avenue in Halls Creek.
- ▪The arrest and charges were announced by Western Australia police.
- ▪The incidents took place in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
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9.40amKimberley man charged over burglaries, sexual assault By Turning to crime news first, a man from the Kimberley region has been arrested and charged, after allegedly going on a burglary spree, breaking into a woman’s home and sexually assaulting her.Police charged the 25-year-old man from Halls Creek on Tuesday over the incidents which occurred in February 2024. The accused allegedly gained entry to a residence on Kinivan Street and sexually assaulted the woman living there.It is further alleged that the accused stole assorted items from locations on Kinivan Street and Roberta Avenue.He has been charged with three counts of stealing, aggravated home burglary, burglary, and sexual penetration without consent. ShareShow more
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