A man has been charged over the alleged sexual and indecent assault of a teenager in his care in Taree.
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Last month, detectives from the State Crime Command’s Child Abuse Squad Port Macquarie commenced an investigation following reports a 14-year-old girl had been indecently assaulted.
Following extensive investigations, a 60-year-old man was arrested at Taree Police Station just after midday on Friday, October 21.
The man was charged with two counts of aggravated indecent assault, sexual intercourse with a person aged 14-16 years, and supply prohibited drug to a child.
Police will allege in court the man sexually and indecently assaulted the girl, and supplied her with cannabis, while she was in his care.
He was refused bail and appeared at Taree Local Court on Saturday, October 22, where he was bailed to appear at the same court on Tuesday, October 25.
Alternate care arrangements were co-ordinated for the girl last month.
Anyone with concerns about suspected child abuse or exploitation should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.