AUSTRALIA
Newcastle Herald
By MATTHEW KELLY Aug. 26, 2014
POLICE are appealing for information from the public over alleged historical child sexual assaults in Newcastle.
Strike Force Arinya-2 is investigating allegations of child sexual assault by those associated with the Newcastle Diocese of the Anglican Church in the 1970s, including the handling of child sexual assault allegations.
As part of the investigation, police invite anyone with information to come forward.
The NSW Police Force has firm policies and systems in place to manage victims of sexual assault who make a report.
Police are urging anyone who has been a victim, or has knowledge of child sexual assault by members of the Newcastle Diocese of the Anglican Church during the 1970s, to contact Strike Force Arinya-2 at Newcastle Police Station on (02) 4929 0768, (02) 4929 0769 or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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