News Court

7 people charged with 11 counts of sexual offences last month

7 people charged with 11 counts of sexual offences last month

Seven people were charged with 11 counts of sexual offences last month, with seven counts of rape, 1 for indecent assault and 3 for sexual assault.

The Office of the Public Prosecutions says there were seven victims, where three were under the age of 18 years.

They say there were six female victims and one male victim.

The ODPP says there were five incidents where the victims and the accused were related to one another.

There was one incident where an 18-year-old man was charged with the rape and sexual assault of his 13-year-old nephew.

In another incident, a 23-year-old man was charged with the rape and sexual assault of his 32-year-old cousin sister, while a 25-year-old man was charged with the rape of his 15-year-old cousin sister.

A 36-year-old man was charged with the rape of his 18-year-old daughter, however, this matter was discontinued due to insufficient evidence.

A 54-year-old man was charged with the rape of his 47-year-old wife, however, this matter was discontinued after the victim could not be located or contacted.

Three cases were withdrawn after discontinuances (Nolle Prosequi) were filed due to insufficient evidence, and the victim could not be located or contacted.

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
LIVE SCORES
Man City 3–0 Palace Full Time
Aston Villa 4–2 Liverpool Full Time
Sunderland 0–0 Man United Full Time
Bula FC 0–1 South Island United Full Time
Bula FC 0–2 Auckland FC Full Time
Bula FC 0–2 South Melbourne FC Full Time
Chiefs 42–12 Highlanders Full Time
Fijian Drua 35–50 Waratahs Full Time
Blues 24–47 Hurricanes Full Time
Sharks 38–16 Bulldogs Full Time
Rabbitohs 10–32 Dolphins Full Time
West Tigers 18–46 Sea Eagles Full Time