A man has been charged following an investigation into alleged historical sexual assault offences in the state's north.
In July 2023, Detectives attached to Brisbane Water Police District commenced an investigation following reports of an alleged sexual assault occurring between 1970 to 2007.
Sometime in the 1970s, a boy aged 12, was allegedly sexually assaulted by a man – who was known to him – at an address in Telopea.
Between 2002-2003, two boys aged 12, were allegedly sexually assaulted by man – who was known to them – on a yacht in the Killcare area.
In 2007, a boy aged 12, was allegedly sexually assaulted by a man while door knocking as part of a school fundraiser in Ettalong Beach. It is alleged the assault lasted over a four-year period.
Following an extensive investigation, about 3.15pm on Sunday (22 September 2024), Detectives attended a home at Ettalong Beach and arrested a 64-year-old man.
He was taken to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with five counts of aggravated sexual assault – victim under the age of 16 years, three counts of indecent assault on male, and rape.
He was refused bail to appear before Gosford Local Court yesterday (Monday 23 September 2024) where he was again refused bail.
He appeared before Gosford Local Court today (24 September 2024) and granted conditional bail to reappear on Friday 15 November 2024.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
