Man posing as rideshare driver charged over alleged rape of girl in Hamilton Hill

The man has been charged. PIC: WA Police

A 39-year-old man has been charged over the alleged rape of a young woman in Hamilton Hill.

Police will allege the victim, aged in her 20s, was collected by the accused man, who she believed was a rideshare driver around 4.55am on February 12.

Before taking the girl home, the man allegedly sexually assaulted her.

The Beckenham man has been charged with two counts of sexual penetration without consent and unlawful and indecent assault.

He appeared in the Fremantle Magistrates Court on Tuesday and will reappear in court next week.

The investigation is ongoing and detectives urge anyone who may have been approached by a man in a red Toyota Corolla hatchback in the Northbridge or Perth CBD area to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au

If you are or have been a victim of sexual abuse, or if you have information about someone being abused, please contact police on 131 444.

Women who have concerns they have been a victim of an assault but who do not wish to speak to police can seek support from the Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) on 6458 1828.

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