Overview
- The alleged attack occurred about 10:26pm Saturday at a Blaxland Road address in Ryde, where a masked man wearing latex gloves and armed with a knife confronted a woman.
- Police allege the victim handed over cash before the assailant continued to physically and sexually assault her, including choking, before leaving.
- The 21-year-old was charged with aggravated sexual assault causing actual bodily harm, attempted aggravated sexual assault, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, intentionally choking without consent, and armed robbery with an offensive weapon.
- He appeared in Parramatta Local Court on Thursday, did not apply for bail, and had bail formally refused, with the case adjourned to Burwood Local Court on January 14.
- Police noted the woman identified herself as a sex worker and urged any other potential victims to contact investigators, with support available via 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732).