A man will face a Sydney court today after being extradited and charged over alleged child sex assaults in the Central West six years ago.
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In 2014, detectives from the State Crime Command’s Child Abuse Squad commenced an investigation following reports a seven-year-old girl had been sexually assaulted by a man known to her in 2010.
Their inquiries revealed the man – now aged 45 – was living in Queensland, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Investigators were contacted by Queensland Police Service following the arrest of the man for unrelated matters in Ipswich last Friday.
Detectives from the Child Abuse Squad applied for and were granted his extradition to NSW at Ipswich Magistrates Court on Monday.
The man was transported back to Sydney and taken to Mascot Police Station, where he was charged with two counts of sexual intercourse person under 10 – victim under authority, and one count of aggravated indecent assault – victim under authority.
Police will allege the man sexually and indecently assaulted the girl while she was in his care in the Central West in 2010.
He has been refused bail to appear at Waverley Local Court today.
The Child Abuse Squad is comprised of detectives who are specially trained to investigate crimes against children, including sexual assault, physical abuse and serious cases of neglect.
Anyone with concerns about suspected child abuse or exploitation should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page here. Reports can also be made to the Child Protection Helpline on 132 111.
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