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21 August 2026

Teen arrested over alleged sexual assault attempt in Melbourne

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Teen arrested over alleged sexual assault attempt in Melbourne

A 13-year-old boy has been questioned over an incident in July in which an assailant grabbed two women before being chased away by dogs.

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