Man charged following investigation into historical sexual abuse offences

A man has been charged following an investigation into the alleged historic sexual abuse of kids within the state’s Hawkesbury area during the Nineteen Eighties.

Detectives connected to Hawkesbury Police Area Command established Strike Force Twill in October 2022, following a number of reports of alleged baby intercourse abuse that occurred at a vacation park in Wisemans Ferry.

Police have been informed between the years 1982 and 1987, a resident of a holiday park allegedly sexually assaulted a selection of young 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 child sexual assault offences and one count of frequent assault.

He was refused bail and appeared at Penrith Local Court on Friday (21 July 2023), to reappear on the same court on Friday 29 September 2023.

As inquiries continue, police are interesting for anybody who might have the ability to assist detectives, including anyone who holidayed within 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. Man charged following investigation into historical sexual abuse offences is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report info via NSW Police social media pages.