Man charged following investigation into historic sexual abuse offences

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Man charged following investigation into historic sexual abuse offences

A man has been charged following an investigation into the alleged historic sexual abuse of kids in the state’s Hawkesbury area in the course of the 1980s.



Detectives attached to Hawkesbury Police Area Command established Strike Force Twill in October 2022, following numerous reports of alleged baby intercourse abuse that occurred at a holiday park in Wisemans Ferry.

Man charged following investigation into historical sexual abuse offences  have been told between the years 1982 and 1987, a resident of a holiday park allegedly sexually assaulted a selection of young boys.

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

He was charged with 22 baby 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 interesting for anybody who could possibly assist detectives, including anyone 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 treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded to not report information by way of NSW Police social media pages.