Man charged with intimidation in Lismore

A man has been charged following investigations into an alleged child approach incident in the state’s north last month, NSW Police say.

About 3.20pm on Wednesday 7 November 2018, a 10-year-old girl got off the school bus at the corner of Hunter and Orion Streets, Lismore and started walking to her destination.

It’s alleged a man driving a white station wagon approached the girl and spoke to her, before trying to entice her into his vehicle.

The matter was reported to officers from Richmond Police District and an investigation was commenced by Lismore Detectives.

About 4pm yesterday (Monday 10 December 2018), a 50-year-old man was arrested in South Lismore.

He was taken to Lismore Police Station where he was charged with stalk/intimidate intend fear/physical harm (personal).

He was refused bail and will appear in Lismore Local Court today (Tuesday 11 December 2018).

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