A man has been charged following an investigation into the alleged historic sexual abuse of children within the state’s Hawkesbury region through the 1980s. Detectives attached to Hawkesbury Police Area Command established Strike Force Twill in October 2022, following numerous reviews of alleged child intercourse abuse that occurred at a vacation park in Wisemans Ferry. Police have been told between the years 1982 and 1987, a resident of a holiday park allegedly sexually assaulted numerous younger boys. Following in depth 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 count of frequent 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 on the identical courtroom on Friday 29 September 2023. As inquiries continue, police are appealing for anyone who could possibly help detectives, including anyone who holidayed within the area at that time 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 handled in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report info through NSW Police social media pages.
Man charged following investigation into historical sexual abuse offences
