A man has been charged over the alleged rape of a teenager at Port Macquarie last week.
The 18-year-old woman was on Stewart St, on her way to meet friends, at about 8.30pm on August 16 when she was approached by a man she did not know, police said.
He allegedly forced the woman into nearby sand dunes and sexually assaulted her.
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At the time, community members were gathered at the nearby Town Beach Amphitheatre to watch the Matildas’ FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-final match against England.
She reported the alleged rape to police a short time later.
Police established Strike Force Belsham to investigate the incident.
Following investigations, including a public appeal for information, a 25-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday.
He was charged with sexual intercourse without consent and sexually touch another person without consent.
The man faced Port Macquarie Local Court where he was refused bail.
He is set to appear before the same court in October.
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