A 29-year-old man has been charged over the alleged sexual assault of an aged care resident in NSW.
Emergency companies have been referred to as to an aged care residence in Coffs Harbour about 2.30am on New Yr’s Day following experiences an unknown man had entered the room of a 76-year-old lady.
Police mentioned the person allegedly entered her room through the courtyard, carrying a stocking over his head to disguise himself.
The lady woke from her sleep when she heard the person enter and tried to struggle off the attacker.
Police mentioned the person then allegedly eliminated her underwear and sexually assaulted her.
The lady was capable of escape and alert workers earlier than the person fled by leaping over a fence.
Paramedics handled the lady on the scene earlier than she was taken to hospital for additional examination and therapy for minor accidents.
Superintendent Jane Doherty mentioned the lady had been launched from hospital and was now within the care of household.
“Whereas she has well being points, we have been very fortunate on this occasion she was agile sufficient and cohesive sufficient to have the ability to give us a press release and be capable of defend herself,” she advised reporters right this moment.
“Bodily she has bruises and scratches – she’s effectively supported by household.”
She mentioned the accused was beforehand identified to police, however didn’t present additional particulars.
“An assault like this within the safety of your individual mattress could be very troublesome to come back to phrases with.”
Doherty mentioned police have been conducting safety and security assessments at close by nursing houses.
Following intensive inquiries, police arrested a 29-year-old man on Thursday afternoon.
He was taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station and charged with aggravated sexual assault and break and enter with intent.
The person was refused bail to seem in Port Macquarie Native Courtroom right this moment.
