Man in court over sex offence

A Sydney man was refused bail to appear in Waverley Local Court over several alleged sexual offences on the Central Coast

Detectives attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District, with the assistance of the State Crime Command’s Sex Crimes Squad, established Strike Force Duros, following reports of an alleged sexual assault at Killarney Vale earlier this month.

Following inquiries, officers from Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command attempted to speak with a 48-year-old male at Roscoe St, Bondi, at about 3.45pm on Wednesday, November 22, over an ongoing investigation.

It will be alleged that the man ran from police, before a foot pursuit commenced.

Following a joint operation involving officers from multiple commands within the NSW Police Force, the man was arrested on Curlewis St, Bondi, about an hour later.

He was taken to Waverley Police Station where he was charged with the following offences: eight counts of stalk/intimidate intend fear physical etc harm; four counts of aggravated sexual assault – deprive liberty; two counts of take etc person intend commit serious indictable offence; two counts of sexually touch another person without consent; incite another to sexually touch them without consent; sexually touch another person without consent; take and drive conveyance without consent of owner; and negligent driving.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at nsw.crimestoppers.com.au