Western Sydney day care abuse: Man arrested in warehouse, charged with sexually touching a child

Max Corstorphan
The Nightly
Police have arrected a childcare worker after he allegedly sexually abused a young child at a daycare centre.
Police have arrected a childcare worker after he allegedly sexually abused a young child at a daycare centre. Credit: Simon Santi/The West Australian

A 34-year-old male day care worker has been charged with sexually touching a child, following an investigation by Police.

The child abuse squad began investigating in September 2024 after receiving a report that a young child had been sexually abused at a Sydney day care centre.

Detectives from the state crime command’s child abuse squad conducted inquiries into the allegations before arresting a suspect on Thursday.

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A 34-year-old man was arrested at a warehouse in Kemps Creek around 12.45pm.

He was taken to Penrith Police Station and charged with intentionally sexually touching a child under 10 and common assault.

Police have not revealed the day care centre where the alleged crimes took place.

It is understood that the NSW Department of Education is currently contacting families that have sent children to the day care centre.

The man has been refused bail and will face Penrith Local Court today.

NSW Department of Education has been approached for comment.

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