How did the Australian tourist end up in a cemetery attack?

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A former hotel security guard lured an Australian tourist from a bar area into a cemetery, where he assaulted her between 5.20am and 6am
The Australian tourist was taken to a cemetery near Mount Erskine after a former hotel security guard approached her and her British companion outside a bar in Love Lane at about 3am. He claimed he could drive them to the hospital after the companion felt unwell, but he forced the British companion out of the vehicle and then took the woman to the cemetery, where he assaulted her and threatened her with scissors. She was later found and helped by a couple who assisted her in lodging a police report.
What happened outside the bar in Love Lane around 3am
At about 3am, the accused approached the Australian victim and her British companion outside a bar in Love Lane. He said he could drive them to the hospital after the companion complained of feeling unwell. After that, he compelled the British companion out of the vehicle.
How the victim ended up near Mount Erskine
After forcing the companion out, the accused took the Australian woman to a cemetery near Mount Erskine. The assault took place there between 5.20am and 6am. During the attack, he threatened her with a pair of scissors.
How the case was reported and the accused was detained
The victim was discovered by a couple passing the area, who assisted her in lodging a police report. The accused was detained later the same day. Closed circuit television footage and forensic findings were used to link him to the offences.
Court outcome after the accused admitted the charges
The former hotel security guard was sentenced to 12 years in prison and 12 strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court in George Town. The sentences were ordered to run concurrently after he changed his plea to guilty earlier in the week. The court also ordered both sentences to run concurrently from the date of arrest.

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