Police interview with seven-year-old girl heard at Perth sex assault trial of Callum Ferris Davis
A young girl who was sexually assaulted in her bed by an intruder told police she was unsure if what happened to her was reality or a nightmare.
Callum Ferris Davies, 28, admits it was he who broke into the girl’s home in Ellenbrook, Perth on Boxing Day night in 2021 before smothering, choking and assaulting the seven-year-old.
WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Horrific details of Boxing Day assault on Ellenbrook girl revealed in court.
Sign up to The Nightly's newsletters.
Get the first look at the digital newspaper, curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox.
By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.But Davies has pleaded not guilty by reason of mental impairment to several charges, including sexual penetration of a child and impeding a person’s breathing.
The apprentice chef claims he was suffering from psychotic symptoms and unable to control himself.
Lawyers for the accused will call medical experts to back up that claim.
The young girl’s police interview was played to the WA District Court on Tuesday
Through tears, she told police “either I had a nightmare last night or it was real”.
During Davies’ police interview, which was also played, he told officers he “liked to play pretend and slink around in the dark”.
He admitted to the opportunistic attack, saying he climbed through an open bathroom window.
He found the girl’s bedroom and put his hand over her mouth, using sticky tape to seal it.
“The intent was evil and selfish,” he told officers.
“I don’t even know why the f*** I did it. I saw how distraught she was.”
The trial continues.
