A man will face court tomorrow charged following an alleged child approach on the Central Coast this morning.
About 8.30am (Tuesday 3 February 2026), a child was riding her bike along Ocean Beach Road, Umina Beach, when she noticed a man allegedly following her.
The girl called for help and a passerby stopped their vehicle and intervened, chasing the man from the scene.
The incident was reported to police attached to Brisbane Water Police District who patrolled the area and located the man a short time later.
The 44-year-old man was arrested and taken to Gosford Police Station, where he was charged with,
- Harass/intimidate school student attending school,
- Stalk/intimidate intend fear physical etc harm (personal),
- Contravene prohibition order, and
- Fail to comply with reporting obligations.
He was refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 6 tomorrow (Wednesday 4 February 2026).
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