A man will appear in court today after being extradited from Queensland over the alleged sexual assault of a boy in the Hunter region last year.
In September 2019, detectives from the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad commenced an investigation after reports a 12-year-old boy had been sexually assaulted by a man who was known to him.
Following extensive investigations, and after attempts to locate the man, detectives applied for and were granted an arrest warrant.
As a result of further inquiries, a 21-year-old man was arrested by officers from the Queensland Police Service’s Child Protection and Investigation Unit at a home in Tinara, Queensland, on Monday (18 November 2019).
Detectives travelled to Queensland, where they applied for and were granted the man’s extradition to NSW at Maryborough Magistrates Court yesterday (Tuesday 19 November 2019).
The man was escorted by detectives on a flight to Sydney and taken to Mascot Police Station, where he was charged with intentionally sexually touch child between 10 and 16 years (DV) and have sexual intercourse with child between 10 and 14 years.
Police will allege in court that the man sexually assaulted the boy – then aged 11 – on two occasions in December 2018.
He was refused bail to appear at Central Local Court today (Wednesday 20 November 2019).
The Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad is comprised of detectives who are specially trained to investigate matters against children and adults, including sexual assault, serious physical abuse, and extreme cases of neglect.
Anyone with concerns about suspected child abuse or exploitation should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
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