An elderly woman has died in hospital following an alleged sexual assault at an aged care facility on the Central Coast earlier this month.
Police allege a man broke into a facility at Bateau Bay at about 12.40am on Wednesday, November 15, where he assaulted and sexually assaulted a 90-year-old woman.
The woman was taken to hospital suffering serious injuries.
On Friday, November 17, detectives attached to State Crime Commands Sex Crimes Squad charged a man who remains before the courts.
Police have since been notified the woman died in hospital on Tuesday morning, November 28.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Investigations under Strike Force Easterbrook continue.
The victim’s family has requested privacy at this time.