A man has been formally charged and a teenage boy arrested following an alleged assault on a disabled woman at Waurn Ponds train station that has shocked the Geelong community.
Violent Incident at Waurn Ponds
The disturbing altercation occurred on Tuesday afternoon around 4:30 PM at the busy Waurn Ponds railway station. According to Victoria Police, a 36-year-old disabled woman was allegedly assaulted by two individuals while waiting for her train service.
The 36-year-old Corio man now faces serious charges including assault-related offenses and breaching a court order. He was scheduled to appear before Geelong Magistrates' Court on Wednesday to answer these charges.
Teenage Suspect in Custody
In a related development, police have taken a 16-year-old male from Norlane into custody following the incident. The teenager is currently assisting detectives with their ongoing investigation into the alleged assault.
Victoria Police confirmed that both individuals were known to each other prior to the station altercation. The investigation remains active as authorities piece together the exact circumstances surrounding the confrontation.
Community Response and Safety Measures
The alleged assault has raised concerns about public safety at train stations throughout the Geelong region. Local commuters have expressed alarm about the incident involving a vulnerable member of their community.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the altercation or has relevant information to come forward immediately. Investigators are particularly interested in speaking with commuters who were at Waurn Ponds station between 4 PM and 5 PM on Tuesday afternoon.
Authorities have reassured the public that such incidents are taken extremely seriously and that additional patrols may be deployed to ensure passenger safety across the public transport network.
The victim is reportedly receiving appropriate support services following the traumatic experience. Community members have rallied around the woman, offering assistance and condemning the violence directed toward a person with disabilities.
