Detectives have charged a man over his alleged role in the historical sexual abuse of a teenager at Central Railway Station.
In January 2018, detectives from the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad formed Strike Force Moronga to investigate reports a 16-year-old boy had been sexually abused by a man known to him in the 1970s.
Following extensive investigations, strike force investigators arrested a 74-year-old man at a home in Chatswood yesterday (Wednesday 29 May 2019).
He was taken to Chatswood Police Station, where he was charged with seven counts of indecent assault.
Police will allege in court that the man, who was the boy’s supervisor, sexually offended against the teenager on numerous occasions while they both worked as station staff at Central Railway Station between 1973 and 1975.
The 74-year-old man was refused bail and is expected to appear at Manly Local Court today (Thursday 30 May 2019).
Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent John Kerlatec, urged those who had been the victim of abuse to come forward.
“We want the community to know that any victim of child sexual abuse – whatever the circumstances and no matter when it occurred – is encouraged to report it to police so perpetrators can be brought to justice,” Det Supt Kerlatec said.
“Our priority will always be the health and wellbeing of victims, but it’s only when police know it is occurring that we can help someone put an end to the abuse and bring justice for a victim.”
Investigations under Strike Force Moronga are continuing and, as inquiries continue, anyone with information that may assist detectives is urged to come forward.
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 information about sexual offences 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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