BY ROMINAH FAKA
The case of a man accused of an indecent act is set for July 3 for the defendant to take his plea.
The defendant, whose name cannot be mentioned due to the vulnerability of the victim, was charged with one count of indecent act.
Yesterday’s hearing was supposed to be held for the plea however defence informed court that it had just received disclosures from prosecution.
Police alleged that on March 22, 2025 the defendant became upset after hearing from his daughter that the victim’s father had assaulted her.
The defendant was not happy and went out looking for the victim’s father to retaliate.
The victim who was accompanied by another female went to get their phone and on their way back they met the defendant approaching them with a 24-centimetre bush knife.
The defendant allegedly approached the victim and grabbed her hand and squeezed her neck towards the ground.
An individual who saw what the defendant was doing rushed in and removed the knife from the defendant.
The victim struggled to free herself but was overpowered by the defendant.
While the victim was on the ground, the defendant tore her shirt and placed his hand on her body.
The victim’s mother went to White River Police Station and reported the incident.
On March 23, the defendant participated in a record of interview and was formally charged.
Irene Mae appears for prosecution and George Taedi represents the defendant.
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