Macarthur, Sydney: Three teenage boys charged over girl’s alleged rape
Three teenage boys have been charged after a 17-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted at a Sydney home.
Three teenage boys have been charged over the alleged sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl in Sydney’s south-west.
Police received reports the girl had allegedly been sexually assaulted by three teenage boys at a home in the Macarthur region on Saturday.
Detectives raided several homes in the area on Wednesday, arresting three 17-year-old boys and seizing electronic devices.
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Another teen has been charged with six counts of aggravated sexual assault – offender in company with other/s (six counts), in addition to common assault and sexual intercourse without consent.
The third youth has been charged with two counts of aggravated sexual assault – offender in company with other/s.
They have all been refused bail to appear before a children’s court today.
If you or someone you know needs help, contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), or Sexual Assault Counselling Australia on 1800 211 028, the WA Sexual Assault Resource Centre on 6458 1828 or 1800 199 888 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Originally published as Three teenage boys charged over girl’s alleged rape in Sydney’s southwest
