A man will appear in court today charged over the alleged sexual abuse of three children across NSW.
In September 2019, detectives from the State Crime Command’s Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad commenced an investigation into allegations of sexual assault by a man on the state’s Central Coast.
During the investigation, information was received that two girls and a boy had been sexually abused by the man, who was known to them.
Following extensive investigations, detectives arrested a 48-year-old man outside a home on the state’s Central Coast just after 8am yesterday (Wednesday 6 November 2019).
Shortly after the arrest, a search warrant was executed at the home, where detectives seized 70 items including mobile phones, cameras, computers, and other electronic devices.
The man was taken to Wyong Police Station and charged with 17 offences, including disseminate/produce child pornography (x2), sexual intercourse with person under the age of 10 years, indecent assault person under 16 years of age (x8), take/detain person with intent to obtain advantage (x2), aggravated sex assault- victim under the age of 16 years, break and enter etc do indictable offence (x2), and enter dwelling with intent (not steal/destroy/damage).
Police will allege in court that the man sexually and indecently assaulted the girls – then aged eight and nine – on multiple occasions at homes near Canberra and in Sydney’s north west between 2008 and 2009.
It’s further alleged that the man sexually and indecently assaulted a boy – then aged between 11 and 13 – at homes on the Central Coast between 2010 and 2011.
The man was refused bail to appear at Wyong Local Court today (Thursday 7 November 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.
Anyone with concerns about suspected child abuse or exploitation should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
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