Big Pond News
May 3, 2010
http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/05/03/Church_leader_charged_with_child_sex_457920.html
ormer Sydney church youth group leader already facing child sex allegations has been charged over more historical matters against a second boy.
The North Sydney man, 57, was charged in October last year with buggery following allegations he sexually assaulted a 13-year-old boy at Pymble in late 1981.
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He has since been granted bail on the charge and is due to face Sydney's District Court on May 17.
The man was further charged on Monday with indecent assault and three counts of buggery following complaints from a second male relating to matters in 1979 and 1980 when the victim was aged 13.
He's been granted bail and the fresh charges will be mentioned at Hornsby Local Court on May 26.
A police strike force has been formed to investigate allegations of sexual abuse at the church youth group in the late 1970s and early 80s.
'During our inquiries we have obtained numerous statements from a number of people who have assisted with our investigation,' Inspector Michael Banfield said in a statement.
Anyone with further information can contact police by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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