Man charged with rape in busy Surfers Paradise park
A man has been charged with the rape of a woman in a popular Surfers Paradise park this morning.
Police & Courts
Don't miss out on the headlines from Police & Courts. Followed categories will be added to My News.
A man has been charged with the rape of a woman at a Gold Coast park this morning.
The man, aged 20, has been charged with one count of rape and one count of assault with intent to commit rape.
The incident is alleged to have occurred at a park off Cavill Avenue in the heart of Surfers Paradise.
Police say officers were called to the scene just after 5.45am on Wednesday.
Police could not provide further detail, with the matter to saying the matter is now before the courts. However, The Courier-Mail understands the woman is homeless.
The Southport man will front Southport Magistrates Court on both charges tomorrow morning.
For support, you can also contact the Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120
Originally published as Man charged with rape in busy Surfers Paradise park
Man left with life-threatening injuries in Gold Coast stabbing
A father of five has learned his fate for his role in a violent confrontation on a suburban street that left one man with “imminently life-threatening” injuries.
Read more
Toy guns, knife in wild scenes at Pac Fair
A man has been charged after shoppers were allegedly witness to bizarre scenes in Pacific Fair involving a knife, toy guns and teens said to have been causing havoc.
Read more