WA Police offer $250k for information about rape of woman during ‘bush doof’ at Cable Beach, Broome

Hayley Taylor
7NEWS
A 31-year-old woman was raped at a bush doof on Cable Beach in Broome in 2022, and police are offering informants $250,000 as part of their investigation.
A 31-year-old woman was raped at a bush doof on Cable Beach in Broome in 2022, and police are offering informants $250,000 as part of their investigation. Credit: WA Police

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There were about 200 people at a Broome “bush doof” event where a woman was viciously raped two years ago, and police are offering $250,000 to anyone who with information to help catch the predator.

The 31-year-old woman was randomly attacked as she ventured into the dunes at the outdoor dance party on Cable Beach between 4.30am and 5.30am on May 29, 2022.

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“There she was approached by an unknown man, who struck her in the head multiple times before sexually assaulting her,” WA Police said.

“She sustained serious facial injuries as a result of the assault.”

WA Police special crime detective Senior Sergeant Luke Fowler added: “This was a random and vicious attack on a young woman, and she continues to live with the aftermath of the incident every day.”

He called the reward for information a life-changing sum.

“Someone in the community knows something. This amount of money has the potential to change someone’s life, and at the same time, help police and the victim get some much-needed answers.”

The male offender is described as being dark skinned, with a slim build and between 170cm to 177cm tall, police said.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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