Former Dubbo mayor charged over alleged historical sexual assault
Former Dubbo mayor Ben Shields has been charged with sexual assault over an allegation stemming from a New Year's Eve party more than 18 years ago.
The 41-year-old was arrested about 7.30am on Tuesday in the Orana region town and taken to Dubbo police station.
He was charged with sexual intercourse without consent and possessing a conversation obtained by surveillance devices.
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Shields was given conditional bail to face Dubbo Local Court on August 22. 9News
Police said their investigation was sparked by a November 2021 report of a historical alleged sexual assault.
They allege in January 2003 Shields, then 22, sexually assaulted an 18-year-old man he knew.
Shields was given conditional bail to face Dubbo Local Court on August 22.
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