Rideshare driver charged after allegedly raping passenger in Melbourne
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A rideshare driver has been charged with raping a passenger in Melbourne.
Police say a woman entered a rideshare vehicle on Peel Street, Collingwood, at about 5 am on January 25.
It's alleged the driver sexually assaulted her before dropping her off at an address in South Yarra.
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Police say a woman entered a rideshare vehicle on Peel Street, Collingwood, at about 5 am on January 25. Nine
The woman reported the matter to police.
Police arrested a 44-year-old Thornbury man today.
He has been charged with one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault.
He was remanded to appear in court today.
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