Sex crimes squad charge man with over 70 child abuse offences that allegedly occurred in Coffs Harbour
A man has been arrested and charged with over 70 child abuse offences stretching back over two decades in a coastal NSW town.
Sex crimes squad detectives charged the man following an investigation into the alleged historic sexual assaults of several children in the Coffs Harbour area between 1998 and 2008.
In November 2023, detectives attached to the state crime command’s sex crimes squad established a strike force durrumbul to investigate the allegations.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Following investigations, strike force detectives – with assistance from Corrective Services NSW – arrested a 54-year-old man at Goulburn Police Station at about 10am on Tuesday.
The man was charged with 76 historical child sex and physical violence offences, which police will allege occurred against eight children in Coffs Harbour between 1998 and 2008.
He was refused bail to appear before Goulburn Local Court on Wednesday.
Investigations under Strike Force Durrumbul continue. Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
