Woman, 22, charged with grooming a minor to face ACT court

Accusations of grooming and engaging in an act of indecency with a minor have been levelled against a 22-year-old Canberra woman.

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The woman will front the ACT Magistrates Court today having been held by police overnight.

Police will allege the woman gave a teenage male alcohol and used "a carriage service to procure sexual activity" between May and July this year.

He was under 16 at the time and already known to the woman.

The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was located and arrested last night, Friday, October 16.

Police first received reports of the alleged incidents in September.

Charges include grooming, committing an act of indecency, supplying liquor and use of a carriage service to procure sexual activity with a young person.

If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, you can report to police by attending a police station or calling 131444.

• Support is available for those who may be distressed. Phone Lifeline 13 11 14; Canberra Rape Crisis Centre 6247 2525; Women's Legal Centre ACT/Sexual Violence Legal Service 6257 4377; Bravehearts 1800 272 831; Blue Knot Foundation 1300 657 380.

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