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86-Year-Old Charged Over Alleged Touching of Girls Through Sydney School Fence

Police say he reached through a school fence to touch girls aged eight and nine.

Overview

  • Police allege the incidents occurred on September 3 and 4 at Forest Lodge Public School in Sydney’s inner west.
  • Detectives arrested the man at about 2pm on Tuesday near the intersection of Bridge Road and Ross Street, close to the school.
  • He has been charged with three counts of sexually touching a child under 10.
  • He was refused bail and is scheduled to appear in a NSW court on Wednesday.
  • Authorities say the case remains an active investigation.