Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad detectives have arrested a Campbelltown man after he travelled to the state’s Hunter region and allegedly sexually assaulted a teenage girl.
Investigators attached to the Hunter Child Abuse Unit commenced an investigation in January after receiving reports a 15-year-old girl had been sexually assaulted by a man she met on a social media application.
Police were told that after engaging in conversations, including exchanging images and personal details, the duo made plans to meet in person.
The man then travelled from Sydney’s south-west to the state’s Hunter region and allegedly sexually assaulted the girl, before returning home.
Following extensive inquiries, a 37-year-old man was arrested at Campbelltown about 7am today (Tuesday, February 8).
A search warrant was subsequently executed, where police seized a Nissan X-trail and electronic items, which will undergo further forensic examination.
The man has been taken to Campbelltown Police Station, where charges are expected to be laid.
In the meantime, Detective Acting Superintendent Gordon Arbinja, the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad Commander, is scheduled to address the media this afternoon at Parramatta.
UPDATE (5.27pm): The accused has now been charged with one count of sexual intercourse with child 14-16 years of age and has been refused bail to appear at Campbelltown Local Court.
