Man charged following investigation into historical sexual abuse offences

A man has been charged following an investigation into the alleged historical sexual abuse of youngsters in the state’s Hawkesbury region in the course of the Eighties.

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

Police have been advised between the years 1982 and 1987, a resident of a holiday park allegedly sexually assaulted a number 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 youngster sexual assault offences and one rely 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 proceed, police are interesting for anybody who could possibly assist detectives, together with anyone who holidayed within the space at the moment and witnessed suspicious behaviour.

Anyone with details about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.  Man charged following investigation into historical sexual abuse offences  is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded to not report information by way of NSW Police social media pages.