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Man charged over separate assaults at Melbourne massage parlours
Australia👮 Crime8 hr. ago

Man charged over separate assaults at Melbourne massage parlours

A 32-year-old man from Melbourne has been charged with assaulting two women at separate massage parlors on Bourke Street on July 9, 2026. Police initially did not receive reports of the incidents but became aware after CCTV footage of the alleged assaults circulated on social media. Investigators identified the locations and victims, leading to the man's arrest on Collins Street. He has been charged with multiple assault offenses and is set to appear before Melbourne Magistrates' Court.

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Man charged over separate assaults at Melbourne massage parlours

A 32-year-old man from Melbourne has been charged with assaulting two women at separate massage parlors on Bourke Street on July 9, 2026. Police initially did not receive reports of the incidents but became aware after CCTV footage of the alleged assaults circulated on social media. Investigators identified the locations and victims, leading to the man's arrest on Collins Street. He has been charged with multiple assault offenses and is set to appear before Melbourne Magistrates' Court.

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