A clergyman will appear in court today charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a child who was in his care at Bexley, NSW Police say.
Following extensive inquiries, investigators from the State Crime Command Child Abuse Squad arrested a 72-year-old man in Penshurst about 6.25pm yesterday, today.
Police will allege in court the Reverend sexually assaulted a male child aged between 8 and 12 years.
He was taken to St George Police Station where he was charged with aggravated indecent assault – under authority (x 3) and engaging in acts of child prostitution.
The man was refused bail to appear before Sutherland Local Court tomorrow.
Police encourage any person who has been a victim of any kind of sexual violence, no matter how long ago the incident occurred, to contact police.
Reports can be made at any police station.
