man has been charged with multiple sexual assault offences following a five-month investigation.
In March 2019, detectives from Newcastle City Police District commenced an investigation following reports of alleged sexual and indecent assaults occurring between 2008 and 2014.
Following extensive inquiries, on Tuesday 27 August 2019 a 32-year-old man was arrested on Darby Street, Cooks Hill and taken to Newcastle Police Station.
He was charged with 10 offences, including:
· Indecent assault (x2)
· Incite person 16 years and over to commit indecent act
· Aggravated sexual assault (x4)
· Common assault (x3)
He was refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court on Wednesday 28 August 2019, where he was refused bail again to face the same court on Thursday 24 October 2019.
Investigations are continuing.
Detectives from Newcastle City Police District are urging anyone who may have information which may assist to contact Newcastle Police Station on 4929 0999 or to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about a similar incident can contact Crime Stoppers in strict confidence on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
