Coffs Coast Man Charged with alleged Indecent Assault of Young Girl

A self-described Coffs Coast therapist has been charged over the alleged indecent assault of a young girl in Emerald Beach last month.

Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Child Abuse Squad commenced an investigation following reports a 10 year old girl was indecently assaulted during an alleged massage session at a residential address.

Following inquiries, Child Abuse Squad Detectives executed a search warrant at a home at Emerald Beach on Tuesday.

A 65 year old man was arrested at the location and taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station.

He was charged with indecent assault in circumstances of aggravation and voyeurism in circumstances of aggravation. Police will allege in court that the offences occurred at his Emerald Beach home.

The man was granted strict conditional bail and is due to appear at Coffs Harbour Local Court on Monday 14 August 2017.

If anyone has any information concerning this matter they should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Detectives from the Child Abuse Squad are specially trained to investigate crimes against children.

If parents or carers who may have concerns about child abuse and would like assistance or advice on how to speak with children about child abuse matters, can contact the FACS Child Protection Helpline on 132 111.