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28 SEPTEMBER, 2021
Dogs’ dream shattered
( AAP Image, Richard Wainwright.)
Melbourne rained on the parade of the Western Bulldogs, winning this year’s AFL grand final. With the grand final in Perth and lockdown restricting parties, fans took to social media and got creative decorating their houses to show their support. The western suburbs were turned red, white and blue in support of the Bulldogs. While the cheer squad was stuck in Melbourne, about 12 diehard Bulldogs fans were able to get together in Beveridge to make the banner, which was then couriered across to Perth. While the support was well felt by the club and players, it wasn’t enough to get them across the line. After leading by 19 points in the third quarter, it all went wrong for the Dogs as they kicked just one more goal for the game. The Demons started to fire on all cylinders and ran away with a historic 21.14 (140)-10.6 (66) win, breaking a 57 year premiership drought. For more on the game and how fans showed their support, turn to page 18.
Police seek rape victims By Benjamin Millar Two men have been charged with rape following a series of sexual assaults in the Melton area over the past 12 months. Detectives from the Sexual Crimes Squad investigating the drugging and sexual assault of an unconscious woman, allegedly filmed by the men, believe there may be more victims of the men. Bacchus Marsh man Rhys David Scerri, 39, was arrested on August 17 as part of an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a woman in the Melton area last October.
He was subsequently charged with rape and remanded in custody. The matter was reported to police after a witness became aware the alleged incident had been recorded on video. On August 24, 46-year-old Melton South man Leigh Matthew Lincoln was arrested and a warrant was executed at his address. He was also charged with rape and remanded in custody, appearing in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court last Tuesday morning. Police seized a number of electronic and
storage devices during the warrant, which have subsequently been the subject of a significant investigation by both the Sexual Crimes Squad and the Cybercrime Squad. A number of further incidents which police believe are sexual assaults have been identified. A police spokeswoman said these matters are being investigated and detectives will continue to methodically work through the material to identify any further incidents and the victims involved. The investigation remains ongoing and
police urge anyone who believes they may have knowledge of these matters to come forward. Police are also urging any other women who believe they may have been victims of the men to come forward. The men have been remanded in custody pending their next appearance in court in January. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au
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