A man has been charged following an investigation into the alleged historical sexual abuse of children within the state’s Hawkesbury area during the 1980s.
Detectives attached to Hawkesbury Police Area Command established Strike Force Twill in October 2022, following a number of reports of alleged baby sex 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 selection 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 baby sexual assault offences and one rely of widespread assault.
Man charged following investigation into historical sexual abuse offences was refused bail and appeared at Penrith Local Court on Friday (21 July 2023), to reappear at the same court docket on Friday 29 September 2023.
As inquiries continue, police are appealing for anybody who might find a way to assist detectives, including anybody who holidayed in the area 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. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded to not report info through NSW Police social media pages.