Shane John Edward King has been jailed following a violent and unprovoked attack on a woman in her Centennial Park backyard in Albany. The assault left the victim with serious injuries and shocked the local community. The sentencing underscores the justice system’s stance against violent crimes and reinforces the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals in regional towns.
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Shane John Edward King: Albany man jailed for violent, unprovoked attack on woman in Centennial Park backyard
By 19News Editorial Team · Published 27 May 2026 · Updated 27 May 2026
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Court hands down sentence after brutal backyard assault
Shane John Edward King has been jailed following a violent and unprovoked attack on a woman in her Centennial Park backyard in Albany. The assault left the victim with serious injuries and shocked the local community. The sentencing underscores the justice system’s stance against violent crimes and reinforces the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals in regional towns.
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