Police arrest Perth teen accused of raping underage girls at house parties advertised online
A Perth teenager has been accused of sexually assaulting underage girls at short-term rental house parties advertised online.
The 18-year-old man allegedly abused two 15-year-old girls between November 2019 and January 2020.
Investigations are continuing.
A police spokeswoman said an investigation by the Child Abuse Squad identified a group of people who organised parties at short-term rental houses using fake credit card details.
"The parties are advertised online and target specific ethnic groups and attract a large number of young people," she said.
The Thornlie man was charged with two counts of sexual penetration of a child and aggravated sexual penetration without consent.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.
If you are or have been the victim of sexual abuse, or if you have information about someone being abused, please contact police on 131 444.
More to come.