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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Lanie Tindale

Man charged with indecent assault on child may have more victims: police

A McKellar man charged with an act of indecency against a 14-year-old girl may have more victims, ACT Policing has said.

Ali Bashar Alaraja, 19, is accused of assaulting a girl in a car and supplying her with cannabis on April 7.

He appeared in the ACT Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning, when his lawyer said he planned to plead not guilty.

Alaraja, who did not apply for bail, will be behind bars until his next scheduled court appearance on June 21.

Police said they were made aware of the alleged incident in April, and searched and seized a silver BMW sedan on Sunday while trying to find the 19-year-old.

The man then presented himself to Belconnen Police Station on Monday, when he was arrested.

He has been charged with supplying cannabis to a child and an act of indecency on a child.

"There may be other victims who have had interactions with the man and his silver BMW sedan," police said in a statement.

"If you or someone you know has been the victim of sexual violence, please contact ACT Policing as soon as possible on 131 444, by attending a police station or reporting historical matters online."

Any victim of assaults or indecent acts allegedly committed by this man are urged to contact police on 131 444 and reference PROMIS case number 7083622.

  • Lifeline: 13 11 14, 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Belconnen Police Station, where a man presented himself and was charged with an act of indecency against a girl. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
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