A 20-year-old Christie Downs man has been arrested and charged for allegedly indecently assaulting two folks at a shopping mall in Adelaide’s south – whereas police concern there could also be extra victims.
One of many victims, a 16-year-old lady, alleged she was assaulted about 1.30pm on April eight at Colonnades Purchasing Centre.
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“A man got here up behind me and he touched my bum…(he) stored strolling and began strolling sooner,” {the teenager}, who can’t be named for authorized causes, instructed 7NEWS.
“I used to be fairly indignant then I sort of shut down and was like, ‘did that basically simply occur’?”
The middle’s safety was notified and police arrested a person outdoors the buying middle.
He was charged with two counts of indecent assault and offensive habits. Police declined to touch upon the age of the second sufferer.
The 16-year-old’s mom stated she was appalled to listen to of the alleged assaults when her daughter known as her for assist.
“Why does he assume he can go to a public place and contact youngsters?” the mom stated.
“Sickening, they’re youngsters.”
The 20-year-old was granted bail and can subsequent seem within the Christies Seashore Magistrates Courts in Could.
Police stated they’re investigating whether or not there are extra victims, and have requested anybody with data to come back ahead.
-With Deanna Williams
