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‘Unprecedented and aggressive’: Woman stalked, attacked near Sydney cathedral

Developing 3 outlets 3 reports Published Sep 13, 2026

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A person has been jailed for following their victim through Sydney’s CBD for 12 minutes, pulling her into a dark corner and trying to rape her. Key points and original sources are listed below.

A person has been jailed for following their victim through Sydney’s CBD for 12 minutes, pulling her into a dark corner and trying to rape her. They say they were possessed by evil spirit.S1 S2

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‘Unprecedented and aggressive’: Woman stalked, attacked near Sydney cathedral

A person has been jailed for following their victim through Sydney’s CBD for 12 minutes, pulling her into a dark corner and trying to rape her. They say they were possessed by evil…

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‘Unprecedented and aggressive’: Woman stalked, attacked near Sydney cathedral

A person has been jailed for following their victim through Sydney’s CBD for 12 minutes, pulling her into a dark corner and trying to rape her. They say they were possessed by evil…

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‘Unprecedented and aggressive’: Woman stalked, attacked near Sydney cathedral

A person has been jailed for following their victim through Sydney’s CBD for 12 minutes, pulling her into a dark corner and trying to rape her. They say they were possessed by evil…

‘Unprecedented and aggressive’: Woman stalked, attacked near Sydney cathedral

Australia Crime & Justice

3 outlets 3 reports Published Sep 13, 2026

The brief

A person has been jailed for following their victim through Sydney’s CBD for 12 minutes, pulling her into a dark corner and trying to rape her. Key points and original sources are listed below.

A person has been jailed for following their victim through Sydney’s CBD for 12 minutes, pulling her into a dark corner and trying to rape her. They say they were possessed by evil spirit.S1 S2

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‘Unprecedented and aggressive’: Woman stalked, attacked near Sydney cathedral

‘Unprecedented and aggressive’: Woman stalked, attacked near Sydney cathedral

‘Unprecedented and aggressive’: Woman stalked, attacked near Sydney cathedral

‘Unprecedented and aggressive’: Woman stalked, attacked near Sydney cathedral

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‘Unprecedented and aggressive’: Woman stalked, attacked near Sydney cathedral

‘Unprecedented and aggressive’: Woman stalked, attacked near Sydney cathedral

‘Unprecedented and aggressive’: Woman stalked, attacked near Sydney cathedral

‘Unprecedented and aggressive’: Woman stalked, attacked near Sydney cathedral

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