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Detectives charge Mt Druitt man for allegedly sexually assaulting youth at knifepoint

Wednesday, 21 August 2024 10:23:27 AM

A man will face court today charged by Sex Crimes Squad detectives with allegedly sexually assaulting a youth at knifepoint in a Mt Druitt park.

On Thursday 15 August 2024, officers attached to Mt Druitt Police Area Command received a report that a youth had been waiting at Mt Druitt railway station at about 1.15am that morning before being approached by an unknown man.

The man allegedly took the youth to a nearby park where he threatened the youth with a knife and sexually assaulted them before leaving the scene in a white van.

Detectives attached State Crime Command’s Sex Crimes Squad immediately established Strike Force Blaina to investigate the incident.

Following extensive investigations, strike force detectives arrested a 33-year-old man on Duke Street, Mt Druitt, about 6.20pm yesterday (Tuesday 20 August 2024).

He was taken to Mt Druitt Police Station where he was charged with aggravated sexual intercourse with a child between 10 and 14 and intentionally sexually touch a child between 10 and 16.

The man was refused bail to appear before Mt Druitt Local Court today (Wednesday 21 August 2024).

Detective Superintendent Jayne Doherty, Sex Crimes Squad Commander, wants the public to remain vigilant in their communities and look out for anything or anyone acting suspicious.

“I want to continue to urge the community to stay vigilant and look out for children.” Det Supt Doherty said.

“If you’re a victim of sexual violence please reach out to police or support services. You will be supported during this difficult time.

“If you decide to report your assault to police, we will support and walk beside you on your journey.” Det Supt Doherty said.

Inquiries are continuing.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.