Police Investigate Serious Sexual Assault in George Town, 25 November

28 November 2022, 05:29 AM

Police/Court

Early this morning, 25 November, police received a report of a serious sexual assault which had occurred at a residence in the vicinity of Crewe Road, in George Town. A woman was at the address when a man known to her entered the house brandishing weapons, restrained her, and sexually assaulted her. The man then transported her to another location.

Shortly afterwards, police located and arrested a man, age 24 of Bodden Town, on suspicion of rape, wrongful confinement, and aggravated burglary. He remains in custody as investigations continue.

The woman received minor injuries during the assault. She was transported to hospital for treatment and subsequently discharged. Appropriate safeguarding measures have been put in place for her.