Detectives from the Dutton Park Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) have charged a man with two counts of rape, following investigations into two alleged incidents in Brisbane’s south.
On 7 January 2020 and 28 December 2024, it will be alleged the 41-year-old Riverhills man committed offences against two women aged in their 80s at a Greenslopes hospital during the course of his duties as a nurse.
Following extensive investigations, shortly before 9am yesterday morning, 5 November, detectives attended a Riverhills address and arrested the man.
He is expected to reappear before Richland Magistrates Court on 24 November.
Dutton Park CIB Officer in Charge Detective Senior Sergeant Rodney Watts says investigators are urging anyone with further information or interactions of a similar nature to come forward.
“Crimes of this nature are a reprehensible breach of trust and police have zero tolerance for any person who commits such heinous criminal acts.”
“I acknowledge the incredible bravery of the victim-survivors who come forward.”
“Police recognise that experiencing then reporting offences of this nature can be incredibly difficult. It is something no person should ever have to experience.”
“I want to reassure victim-survivors that you are not alone, and that there are support services available to you.”
“We encourage anyone who has information to provide in relation to this investigation to come forward directly to us or anonymously to Crime Stoppers.”
Investigations are ongoing and police are providing support to those involved.
