Sexual assault charges, Ashmore

Police have charged a man after an alleged sexual assault in Ashmore yesterday.

It will be alleged that sometime around 5pm a man unlawfully entered an Ashmore residence. When the 29-year-old female resident entered the dwelling it is alleged the man struck her on the back of the head and sexually assaulted her.

It will be further alleged that the man then left the residence in the woman’s vehicle with some of her property. The woman sought refuge with a neighbour and called police.

A 27-year-old Surfers Paradise man has been charged with burglary, assault with intent to rape, rape, deprivation of liberty, armed robbery, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, serious assault police and wilful damage.

He is due to face a hearing later today.

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