Man behind bars after Sydney sex assault

A Sydney man who met a disabled woman on a train and then allegedly pushed her to a secluded location to sexually assault her has been refused bail.

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File image. Source: AAP

A man accused of sexually assaulting a wheelchair-bound woman in western Sydney will remain behind bars.

Scott Anthony Tindall is accused of pushing a 57-year-old woman to a secluded spot near a Mount Druitt library and assaulting her on May 9 after meeting her on a train.

Tindall, 43, appeared in court on Friday but didn't apply for bail.

He is charged with aggravated sexual and indecent assault offences.

The case was adjourned to Penrith Local Court on July 17.

Police allege Tindall met the woman on a St Marys to Mount Druitt bound train between 1am and 2am on May 9.


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