Man charged with possession of child abuse material – Wollongong

A man will face court today charged with possession of child abuse material in the Illawarra.

About 3.15pm on Saturday (7 September 2024), police were called to the corner of Marine Drive and Crown Street, Wollongong, following reports a man was allegedly filming a child at Wollongong Harbour.

Officers attached to Wollongong Police District Police attended and seized the man’s phone for forensic examination and issued him with a move on direction.

Following inquiries, about 5.30pm yesterday (Sunday 8 September 2024), police attended a home in Smith Street, Wollongong.

An Ipad, laptop and mobile phone were seized.

A 66-year-old man was arrested and taken to Wollongong Police Station.

He was charged with possess child abuse material.

He was refused bail to appear before Wollongong Local Court today (Tuesday 9 September 2024).

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