Child Abuse Squad detectives have this week charged a man with the indecent assault of two teenage girls at a horse riding camp at Gloucester.
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Last month, police received reports that two girls had been assaulted at the camp between 2012 and 2014.
Detectives from the Child Abuse Squad at Newcastle and The Entrance started investigations and arrested a 69-year-old man at Gloucester police station on Monday morning.
He was charged with two counts of aggravated indecent assault in relation to alleged offences against a girl, now aged 14, between 2012 and 2014.
He was additionally charged with five counts of indecent assault in relation to alleged offences against a second 14-year-old girl earlier this year.
The man was granted strict conditional bail to appear at Taree Local Court on Tuesday, January 13, 2015.
The Child Abuse Squad is continuing its investigations and detectives are asking anyone with information to assist them to come forward.
The Child Abuse Squad is comprised of detectives who are specially trained to investigate crimes against children, including sexual assault, physical abuse and serious cases of neglect.
The squad works in partnership with the Department of Family and Community Services and NSW Health, with specialised tri-agency teams based at metropolitan and regional locations throughout NSW.
Anyone with concerns about suspected child abuse or exploitation should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/. Reports can also be made to the Child Protection Helpline on 132 111.