Man charged following investigation into historical sexual abuse offences

A man has been charged following an investigation into the alleged historical sexual abuse of children within the state’s Hawkesbury area during the 1980s.

Detectives attached to Hawkesbury Police Area Command established Strike Force Twill in October 2022, following a number of reviews of alleged child intercourse abuse that occurred at a vacation park in Wisemans Ferry.

Police have been told between the years 1982 and 1987, a resident of a holiday park allegedly sexually assaulted numerous young boys.

Following extensive inquiries, investigators arrested a 60-year-old man in Wisemans Ferry, about 9am Thursday (20 July 2023).

https://hillstohawkesbury.com.au/man-charged-following-investigation-into-historical-sexual-abuse-offences-strike-force-twill/ was charged with 22 youngster sexual assault offences and one depend of common assault.

He was refused bail and appeared at Penrith Local Court on Friday (21 July 2023), to reappear at the identical court on Friday 29 September 2023.

As inquiries continue, police are appealing for anybody who might have the ability to assist detectives, including anybody who holidayed within the area at that time and witnessed suspicious behaviour.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is handled in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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Pub: 24 Jul 2023 14:57 UTC
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