Man charged over assaults at Solomontown beach

About 4.50pm on Tuesday 27 October, police were called to the foreshore after reports a man had approached two young girls and assaulted them.

Patrols attended and spoke with the girls who were not physically injured.

Officers located the man nearby and arrested him.

The 45-year-old man from the Northern Territory was charged with two counts of aggravated indecent assault and two counts of assault. He was refused police bail and appeared in the Port Pirie Magistrates Court on Wednesday 28 October where he was remanded in custody until February.

Police do not believe there is any ongoing risk to the community.

Anyone who witnessed this incident and has not yet spoken with police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or free call 1800 333 000. You can remain anonymous.

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