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The Guardian
6 hours ago
- The Guardian
Four teenagers charged over alleged six-hour gang rape of girl in Sydney
Four teenagers who allegedly lured a girl into a car in Sydney and sexually assaulted her for six hours have been charged. A 14-year-old boy was the youngest of the group who allegedly took part in the sexual assault. Police arrested two men, an 18-year-old and a 19-year-old, on Tuesday for the assault that took place in December 2024 in the city's south-western suburbs. The pair were charged with a combined 14 counts of aggravated sex assault. They will appear before a court on Wednesday, with the younger man fronting a children's court. Sign up for Guardian Australia's breaking news email Police will allege that the 17-year-old girl was initially approached by a man unknown to her at a shopping centre in Liverpool about 5.30pm. He followed her to her car and she reluctantly let him inside before he began sexually assaulting her, detectives said on Wednesday. A short time later, the man asked to be driven to a park at a nearby suburb to which the girl agreed to, on the understanding he would get out of the car when they arrived. At the park, two other men got into the car and it is alleged they also sexually assaulted the girl. A fourth man then arrived in another car and police allege the sexual assault continued as the girl was driven around. About 11.30pm, when the men left the girl in her car, she was able to contact a friend who took her to a police station. The matter was referred to state crime command's sex crimes squad, who established Strike Force Dungannon to investigate. Detectives arrested a 16-year-old boy in Condell Park in December 2024, where he was charged with 24 offences including nine counts of sexual intercourse without consent. Sign up to Breaking News Australia Get the most important news as it breaks after newsletter promotion This was followed by another arrest in Miller of a 14-year-old boy, who was charged with 10 offences including seven counts of aggravated sex assault. Both were refused bail and appeared at a children's court in December. After extensive inquiries, strike force detectives executed simultaneous search warrants in Sadleir and Heckenberg and arrested the other teenagers.
Sydney Morning Herald
9 hours ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Teens charged over alleged six-hour gang rape of Sydney girl
Two boys, one aged 14, and two teenage men have been charged over the alleged gang rape of a girl in Sydney's south-west in December. The horrific crime allegedly took place over six hours in various locations in Liverpool, Sadleir and surrounding areas on December 15, 2024. The 17-year-old girl was at a shopping centre in Liverpool about 5.30pm that Sunday, when she was approached by an unknown man who then followed her to his car. Police allege the woman 'reluctantly' let the man inside her car, where he began sexually assaulting her. He then asked to be driven to a park in Sadleir, which police say the girl agreed to on the basis that she believed he would leave the car when they arrived. Instead, the abuse allegedly continued, with two other males getting in the car at Wheat Park, where they joined in the gang rape, police say. A fourth man arrived in another vehicle, before also joining in the alleged sexual assault as the car was driven around the area. At 11.30pm, six hours after the alleged ordeal began, the girl was left alone in the car by the four men, finally giving her the chance to call for help. She contacted a friend who took her to Liverpool Police Station, where she reported the incident. Police launched Strike Force Dungannon to investigate the incident, arresting two teenagers five days after the alleged assault, on December 20.
The Age
9 hours ago
- The Age
Teens charged over alleged six-hour gang rape of Sydney girl
Two boys, one aged 14, and two teenage men have been charged over the alleged gang rape of a girl in Sydney's south-west in December. The horrific crime allegedly took place over six hours in various locations in Liverpool, Sadleir and surrounding areas on December 15, 2024. The 17-year-old girl was at a shopping centre in Liverpool about 5.30pm that Sunday, when she was approached by an unknown man who then followed her to his car. Police allege the woman 'reluctantly' let the man inside her car, where he began sexually assaulting her. He then asked to be driven to a park in Sadleir, which police say the girl agreed to on the basis that she believed he would leave the car when they arrived. Instead, the abuse allegedly continued, with two other males getting in the car at Wheat Park, where they joined in the gang rape, police say. A fourth man arrived in another vehicle, before also joining in the alleged sexual assault as the car was driven around the area. At 11.30pm, six hours after the alleged ordeal began, the girl was left alone in the car by the four men, finally giving her the chance to call for help. She contacted a friend who took her to Liverpool Police Station, where she reported the incident. Police launched Strike Force Dungannon to investigate the incident, arresting two teenagers five days after the alleged assault, on December 20.
Daily Mail
9 hours ago
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Teenage girl allegedly sexually assaulted in sickening six-hour car ordeal by four males - including a 14-year-old boy in Sydney's west
Four men have been charged following an alleged violent sexual assault on a 17-year-old girl in Sydney 's west last year, which lasted over six hours. About 5.30pm on Sunday 15 December 2024, a 17-year-old girl was approached by an unknown male at a shopping centre in Liverpool. The male allegedly followed the girl to her car and was reluctantly let inside before he began sexually assaulting her. A short time later, the male asked to be driven to Wheat Park in Sadlier, to which the victim agreed on the understanding he would get out of the car when they arrived. At the park, two other males got into the car, who also allegedly sexually assaulted the girl. A fourth male then arrived in another vehicle, and the sexual assault continued as the girl was driven around. About 11.30pm – when the males left the victim in her car – she was able to contact a friend who took her to Liverpool Police Station to report the incident. The matter was referred to State Crime Command's Sex Crimes Squad who established Strike Force Dungannon to investigate. About 7.20am on Friday 20 December 2024, strike force detectives – with assistance from Raptor Squad – arrested a 16-year-old boy at a home in Condell Park. The boy was taken to Bankstown Police Station, where he was charged with 24 offences including nine counts of sexual intercourse without consent, eight counts of aggravated sex assault- offender in company with other person/s, two counts of aggravated sexual assault in company and inflict actual bodily harm, and five counts of sexually touch another person without consent. Just after 7.35am on Friday 20 December 2024, strike force detectives – with assistance from South West Metropolitan Operational Support Group – arrested a 14-year-old boy at a home in Miller. The boy was taken to Liverpool Police Station, where he was charged with 10 offences including seven counts of aggravated sex assault - offender in company with other person/s, aggravated sexual assault in company and inflict actual bodily harm, aggravated sexually touch another person, and sexually touch another person without consent. Both were refused bail and appeared at a children's court on Saturday 21 December 2024. Following further extensive inquiries, about 6am yesterday (Tuesday 17 June 2025), strike force detectives – with assistance from the Public Order and Riot Squad – executed simultaneous search warrants in Sadlier and Heckenberg. In Sadlier, police arrested an 18-year-old man. He was taken to Liverpool Police Station, where he was charged with nine counts of aggravated sex assault - offender in company with other person/s. He was refused bail to appear in a children's court today (Wednesday 18 June 2025). At the Heckenberg arrest, police arrested a 19-year-old man. He was taken to Liverpool Police Station, where he was charged with five counts of aggravated sex assault - offender in company with other person/s. He was refused bail to appear in Liverpool Local Court today.
