Two more women have come forward to police with complaints of sexual assault during Falls Festival at the weekend – and detectives expect to receive more reports in the coming days.
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Three allegations of serious sexual assault were brought to police’s attention at the three-day event at Marion Bay over the New Year.
Two alleged incidents occurred in a moshpit during performances by DJ Hot Dub Time Machine on Thursday night and rapper Illy on Friday afternoon.
A third alleged incident took place at a festival camping ground between 9.30pm and 11.30pm on Thursday night.
The lead investigator on the case said the bravery of the female complainants prompted others to follow suit.
“Another two victims have come forward to us and we may get others as well,” Detective Inspector Steve Burk said.
It’s clear to us that there have been other offences committed.
- Detective Inspector Steve Burk
“It’s clear to us that there have been other offences committed.
“We’re grateful to the people who have come forward.”
Detective Inspector Burk said a number of complaints about sexual assaults at the festival had come from mainlanders.
No complaints have been made by Launcestonians.
Police have also obtained images and video taken by news organisations across Tasmania in a bid to identify the culprits.
Photographs from the stages looking at crowds have formed part of the police inquiry.
Hot Dub Time Machine DJ, Tom Loud, has also been interviewed by police and provided critical information, Detective Inspector Burk said.
“(Sexual assault) won’t be tolerated. If you wouldn’t do it in the mall then you shouldn’t do it at Falls,” Detective Inspector Burk said.
