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Teenage boy charged over alleged sexual assault of elderly woman

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A 13-year-old boy has been charged with aggravated sexual assault after an elderly woman was allegedly attacked in Brooklyn Park, Ashtonfield. Police apprehended the boy following a 24-hour manhunt and he has been refused bail.

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  • A 13-year-old boy has been accused of sexually assaulting an elderly woman north of Newcastle.
  • Police apprehended the boy at an East Maitland home following a 24-hour manhunt. 19s
  • The woman, in her 80s, was allegedly attacked in Brooklyn Park, Ashton Field, and the suspect fled on a push scooter. 38s
  • The victim alerted her family and was taken to hospital; police launched Strike Force Bosgar. 46s
  • The boy was refused bail after appearing in Broadmeadow Children's Court. 1m 4s
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