Port Stephens Hunter police are continuing to investigate after well-known massage therapist Merv Fullford was charged with sexual touching earlier this month.
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Mr Fullford was charged on February 21 after two women, aged 24 and 32, attended Maitland Police Station on separate occasions to report inappropriate touching by the 62-year-old during a remedial massage from his home-business in Maitland.
The incidents are alleged to have occurred between 2019 and 2020.
Following investigations officers charged Mr Fullford with two counts of sexual touching of another person without consent.
He was given strict conditional bail and will be appearing in Maitland Local Court on Wednesday, March 11.
Mr Fullford has worked closely with the Maitland Pickers rugby league team over the years and has previously helped organise a White Ribbon Day event in Maitland.
A NSW Police spokesperson said inquiries into the matter are ongoing. Police urge any members of the community who may have any relevant information to contact police.
Sage Swinton
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
