A man has been charged with indecent assault after an alleged incident at an educational facility in Newcastle.

Just after midnight yesterday (Sunday 31 May 2015), a 19-year-old woman was sleeping in accommodation on University Drive, Callaghan when a man allegedly entered her room and indecently assaulted her.

A male friend heard her yell for help and removed the man from her room.

Police were called later in the day and took statements regarding the alleged incident.

About 10.45pm yesterday (Sunday 31 May 2015), a 23-year-old man was charged with indecent assault and granted conditional bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court on Thursday 4 June 2015.