A disturbing incident in Sydney's Ryde area has led to serious charges against a man accused of violently assaulting and robbing a sex worker during what began as a routine appointment.
Police allege that a 25-year-old man arranged to meet with the woman at a Ryde unit on Tuesday afternoon. What started as a professional encounter turned violent when the man allegedly produced a knife and threatened the woman.
The terrifying ordeal unfolded around 4:30 PM when the man reportedly used the weapon to intimidate the woman before proceeding to rob her of personal belongings and sexually assault her.
Quick police response led to the arrest of a 25-year-old man at the scene. Ryde Police Area Command officers arrived promptly and took the suspect into custody without further incident.
The accused now faces multiple serious charges including:
- Sexual assault without consent
- Armed robbery with an offensive weapon
- Assault with actual bodily harm
Community concern has been growing about safety for sex workers in the area. This incident highlights the very real dangers faced by workers in the industry, even during arranged appointments.
The alleged perpetrator has been formally refused bail and appeared before Parramatta Local Court on Wednesday. The case continues as police complete their investigation and prepare evidence for trial.
Authorities are urging anyone with additional information about this incident or similar occurrences to come forward and contact Ryde Police or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
