Altona Police Chief Perry Batchelor

 

A charge of sexual assault has been dropped against a 39 year old man from Altona. The man was arrested last week for allegedly assaulting a 28 year old woman from Altona. The two were known to each other.

Altona Police Chief Perry Batchelor says the woman was brought back for questioning after some information was brought to the attention of police. He says the woman subsequently admitted that she had lied about the assault.

The woman has been charged with public mischief for leading police into a false investigation. She was released for an appearance in Altona provincial judges court. The Crown's office has been notified that charges have been dropped against the accused.


~ Tuesday, July 6th 2010 ~