inquiries

In many instances, Bondi’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee devolved into personal attacks against Democrats, who expressed dismay at their inability to get her to answer their inquiries.

Witnesses had called 999 after hearing cries for help but when police carried out door-to-door inquiries they were unable to trace where the pleas were coming from.

The military did not respond to BBC inquiries about his identity and the BBC has not been able to verify whether he is a serving officer.

After "extensive inquiries", he was charged with various offences in April.

"A search will be conducted tomorrow with the assistance of specialist officers as part of ongoing inquiries," police told the BBC in an emailed statement.