Retired Catholic Brother Charged with Historical Indecent Assaults of Sydney School Children

The New South Wales Police Force
November 6, 2013

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Police have charged a retired Catholic brother over the alleged historical indecent assaults of school children in Sydney’s inner west and north west.

Between 1972 and 1981, four boys – all aged 12 – were allegedly indecently assaulted by a teacher at schools in Strathfield and Lidcombe, or while on camp at Dural.

In June 2013, police from Kuring-Gai Local Area Command were alerted to the alleged incidents and commenced an investigation.

Following inquiries, a 75-year-old man was arrested at Strathfield just before 9.30am yesterday (Tuesday 5 November 2013).

The man, a retired Catholic brother who now lives in Rome, was taken to Campsie Police Station where he was charged with four counts of indecent assault on a male.

He appeared in Burwood Local Court yesterday where he was given conditional bail to reappear on Monday 25 November 2013.