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 connected to Hawkesbury Police Area Command established Strike Force Twill in October 2022, following a selection of reviews of alleged baby sex abuse that occurred at a holiday park in Wisemans Ferry. Police have been told between the years 1982 and 1987, a resident of a vacation park allegedly sexually assaulted a quantity of younger boys. Following extensive inquiries, investigators arrested a 60-year-old man in Wisemans Ferry, about 9am Thursday (20 July 2023). Man charged following investigation into historical sexual abuse offences was charged with 22 baby sexual assault offences and one depend of common assault. He was refused bail and appeared at Penrith Local Court on Friday (21 July 2023), to reappear at the same court on Friday 29 September 2023. As inquiries continue, police are appealing for anybody who may be able to help detectives, together with anyone who holidayed in the space at that time and witnessed suspicious behaviour. Anyone with information 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 information by way of NSW Police social media pages.
Man charged following investigation into historical sexual abuse offences
