Man refused bail over alleged attempted rape at Gold Coast real estate office

A man has been arraigned and detained after allegedly breaking into a Gold Coast real estate agency and attempting to sexually assault a woman working at the front counter.

A 43-year-old Brisbane man appeared in Southport Magistrates’ Court on Saturday accused of attempting to rape the woman at his northern Gold Coast business on Friday afternoon.

Police allege Lars Nikolas Spasovski entered the Pimpama real estate office around 4pm and dragged a 47-year-old female employee to the floor and attempted to sexually assault her.

The woman allegedly called for help and a co-worker came to her aid and tried to restrain the man.

Chief Inspector Craig Hanlon head shot. — Chief Inspector Craig Hanlon said police responded quickly to the scene. (ABC News)

Queensland Police Chief Craig Hanlon told ABC Gold Coast two other people passing by also saw the commotion.

“Two people who walked by the building and saw what was happening entered the store and helped subdue this person (the alleged criminal), luckily we were there to arrest the person,” he said.

Chief Inspector Hanlon said the same man allegedly attempted to attack another woman at Ormeau railway station earlier that day.

He said the alleged victim in that incident was a 23-year-old woman traveling on a southbound train.

“This was a frightening experience for both ladies,” she said.

Lars Nikolas Spasovski was arrested and charged with two counts of assault with intent to rape.

He was denied bail and remained in custody until his next hearing on 26 November.

Chief Inspector Hanlon said police were grateful to those who came to the women’s aid.

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