A man charged over the alleged sexual assault of a child, and the assault of two men at Kogarah last year, has been charged with an additional two offences when he appeared in court today.
About 7.55pm on Thursday 15 November 2018, emergency services were called to commercial premises on Railway Parade, Kogarah, after reports of the concern for welfare of a child and the stabbing of a man who came to her aid.
Police will allege in court that a 54-year-old man physically and sexually assaulted a seven-year-old girl in the bathroom at the building.
Two other men confronted and attempted to detain the man, and a struggle ensued, leaving one of the men, aged 46, with several stab wounds. That man has since made a full recovery.
An investigation was launched by detectives from the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad under Strike Force Berliet.
The 54-year-old man was later charged with various offences.
Following further investigations, Strike Force Berliet detectives laid additional charges, being two counts of sexual intercourse with child under 10, during the now-55-year-old man’s court appearance at Central Local Court today (Thursday 21 March 2019).
He remains in custody and is next due to appear at the same court Thursday 30 May 2019.
Investigations are continuing.
The Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad is comprised of detectives who are specially trained to investigate matters against children and adults, including sexual assault, serious physical abuse, and extreme cases of neglect.
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