POLICE WARN RESIDENTS TO SECURE HOUSES AFTER WICKHAM SEXUAL ASSAULT

Senior Sergeant Dale Harmer. Credit: Ngaarda Media.

Police have warned Pilbara residents to secure their houses after a serious sexual assault occurred in Wickham in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

A man has been charged with aggravated home burglary, aggravated sexual assault, and other charges.

He was arrested at a nearby property by Roebourne Police.

The man was denied bail and faces court today.

Roebourne Senior Sergeant Dale Harmer said the incident served as a warning for residents.

“It is hot, its getting hotter. Keep your security screens locked. You just don’t know who’s wandering around the streets at night.”