Man, 30, ‘sexually assaulted 80-year-old after breaking into home’

A 30-year-old man has been accused of attempting to sexually assault an 80-year-old woman in Sydney’s inner-west.

Police allege the man forced his way into a Newtown home around 7.30pm on August 26 and placed the woman in a headlock.

He is then accused of attempting to sexually assault her, before she allegedly fought back and he fled the property. 

The woman suffered injuries to her hands and legs during the altercation and was treated by emergency services at the scene. 

A police investigation led to the arrest of the 30-year-old man outside of a unit on Enmore Road in Newtown around 5.30pm yesterday.

He was taken to Newtown Police Station and charged with three offences including assault with an act of indecency, aggravated break, and enter and aggravated sexual assault. 

The man was refused bail and is expected to appear before Parramatta Bail Court later today.