A massage therapist has been charged over alleged indecent assaults committed against three women near Armidale between May 2014 and May 2016.
In July 2016, a woman reported to police that she was indecently assaulted during a massage therapy session at a business in the Armidale region.
Shortly after, another woman reported being indecently assaulted at the same business between May and June 2014.
Further investigations revealed other reports of alleged indecent assaults during paid massage sessions.
On Thursday 28 July 2016, police executed a search warrant at the business, seizing a number of items.
The same day, officers arrested a 57-year-old man at his home.
He was taken to Armidale Police Station and charged with five counts of aggravated indecent assault – under authority, NSW Police say.
All the charges relate to alleged offences committed against three women.
Investigations continue. Anyone who believes they have been victim of a crime such as this is urged to contact Crime Stopers.
