Elderly woman dies in hospital after alleged sexual assault – Bateau Bay

A woman has died in hospital following an alleged sexual assault at an aged care facility on the Central Coast earlier this month.

Police allege a man broke into a facility in Bateau Bay about 12.40am on Wednesday 15 November 2023, where he assaulted and sexually assaulted a 90-year-old woman.

The woman was taken to hospital suffering serious injuries.

On Friday 17 November, detectives attached to State Crime Commands Sex Crimes Squad charged a man who remains before the courts.

Police have since been notified the woman died in hospital this morning (Tuesday 28 November 2023).

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Investigations under Strike Force Easterbrook continue.

The victim’s family have requested privacy at this time.

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