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NSW Police extradite man from NZ on historic indecent assault charges

NSW POLICE, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

NSW Police Sex Crimes Squad detectives have extradited a man from New Zealand for alleged historic indecent assault against a child known to him.

In September 2019, officers attached to Riverina Police District commenced inquiries into the alleged aggravated indecent assault of a young girl in Wagga Wagga when she was between the ages 10 and 12.

The matter was taken carriage of by State Crime Command’s Sex Crimes Squad who identified the alleged offender – who was known to the girl – now residing in New Zealand.

On Monday, Sex Crimes Squad detectives travelled to Wellington, New Zealand, where they begun the process to extradite the 46-year-old man to NSW.

“About 3.15pm yesterday, detectives touched down in Sydney with the man, and escorted him to Mascot Police Station, where he was charged with indecent assault person under 16 years of age (DV),” NSW Police said in a statement.

The man was refused bail to appear in Downing Centre Local Court today.

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