Vic: Teen charged with attempted murder and sex assault

AAP General News (Australia)
08-26-2006
Vic: Teen charged with attempted murder and sex assault

MELBOURNE, Aug 26 AAP - A 15-year-old boy will face court charged with the attempted
murder and sexual assault of an elderly woman in rural Victoria.

The 83-year-old woman was punched in the face and sexually assaulted during the attack
on a Kangaroo Flat bike track at about 4.45pm (AEST) on August 23.

Police said the woman's cries were heard by a passer-by who disturbed the attacker.

The youth has been remanded in custody and will appear before the Children's Court on Monday.

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KEYWORD: PUNCHED

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