A man has been charged following an investigation into alleged historical sexual assault offences at different locations on the Central Coast.
In July 2023, detectives attached to Brisbane Water Police District commenced an investigation following reports of an alleged sexual assault occurring between 1970 to 2007.
Sometime in the 1970s, a boy aged 12 was allegedly sexually assaulted by a man who was known to him at an address in the Sydney suburb of Telopea.
Between 2002 and 2003, two boys aged 12 were allegedly sexually assaulted by a man who was known to them on a yacht in the Killcare area.
In 2007, a boy aged 12 was allegedly sexually assaulted by a man while door knocking as part of a school fundraiser in Ettalong Beach.
It is alleged the assault lasted over a four-year period.
Following an extensive investigation, detectives went to a home in Ettalong Beach at about 3.15pm on Sunday, September 22, and arrested a 64-year-old man.
He was taken to Gosford Police Station where he was charged on five counts of aggravated sexual assault – victim under the age of 16 years, three counts of indecent assault on male, and rape.
He was refused bail to appear before Gosford Local Court on Monday, September 23, when he was again refused bail.
He appeared before Gosford Local Court on Tuesday, September 24, and granted conditional bail to reappear on Friday, November 15, 2024.
Anyone with information about these incidents is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au