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Sunday World
4 days ago
- Sunday World
Aussie cops hunt for dress-wearing ‘Irishman' who allegedly sexually assaulted teen
Police were told the man removed his underwear, then grabbed the victim and attempted to kiss her. CCTV images of the suspect released by police Australian police have appealed for help tracing a man with an 'Irish accent' after an 18-year-old women was allegedly sexually assaulted in a cafe. Detectives claim the man initially approached the teenager in a store on Chapel Street in Melbourne between 3.30pm and 5pm on 20 June. According to police, he asked the woman to help him choose a dress for him to wear, before following her into other stores. After buying one of the items, he then changed into a dress at one of the shops. He then left the store wearing the dress and took the woman to a café. Police were told the man removed his underwear, then grabbed the victim and attempted to kiss her. She left the café and was not physically injured. Detectives have released CCTV footage and images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries. Bayside Sexual Offence and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) detectives have said they are investigating a 'sexual assault in Windsor last month' and have released a description of the man Read more Funeral details announced for murdered pensioner Michael Hayes 'He is described as being aged between 55 and 70, of large build, about 180cm tall and clean shaven. 'It is believed he had an Irish accent. 'He was initially wearing a white and blue chequered shirt, a grey zip-up hoodie, black pants and a brown hat. 'Anyone who witnessed the incident, has footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at
Daily Telegraph
10-07-2025
- Daily Telegraph
Junior doctor at Melbourne's Austin Hospital arrested after camera allegedly found in staff bathroom
Don't miss out on the headlines from National. Followed categories will be added to My News. A trainee surgeon at Melbourne's Austin Hospital has been arrested for allegedly filming colleagues inside a staff toilet. The 27-year-old's Heidelberg West home was raided this morning, after a phone was allegedly found in a staff toilet at the hospital in Melbourne's north on July 3. 'Mernda Sexual Offence and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) investigators have arrested a man following an incident at a medical facility in Heidelberg,' Victoria Police said in a statement. 'It is alleged a recording device in the form of a mobile phone was located in a restricted staff toilet of a medical facility in Heidelberg on July 3. 'The device is believed to have been in place for some time before staff became aware and reported the matter to police. The 27-year-old was arrested on Thursday. Picture: Victoria Police 'As a result, police executed a warrant at an address in Heidelberg West this morning, 10 July.' The man is currently being interviewed by police. 'We take the safety and wellbeing of our staff extremely seriously and recently made a formal report to Victoria Police,' a spokeswoman for Austin Health told 'As this matter is now with the police, we are not able to share more information about the nature of the report.' More to come Originally published as Junior doctor at Melbourne's Austin Hospital arrested after camera allegedly found in staff bathroom
News.com.au
10-07-2025
- News.com.au
Junior doctor at Melbourne's Austin Hospital arrested after camera allegedly found in staff bathroom
A trainee surgeon at Melbourne's Austin Hospital has been arrested for allegedly filming colleagues inside a staff toilet. The 27-year-old's Heidelberg West home was raided this morning, after a phone was allegedly found in a staff toilet on July 3. 'Mernda Sexual Offence and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) investigators have arrested a man following an incident at a medical facility in Heidelberg,' Victoria Police said in a statement. 'It is alleged a recording device in the form of a mobile phone was located in a restricted staff toilet of a medical facility in Heidelberg on July 3. The device is believed to have been in place for some time before staff became aware and reported the matter to police. 'As a result, police executed a warrant at an address in Heidelberg West this morning, 10 July. The man is currently being interviewed by police. 'We take the safety and wellbeing of our staff extremely seriously and recently made a formal report to Victoria Police,' a spokeswoman for Austin Health told 'As this matter is now with the police, we are not able to share more information about the nature of the report.'
