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Patrick Jan Starkey Arrested at Sydney Airport, Charged Over Alleged Assaults of 15-Year-Old

Police say he was intercepted at the airport en route to South Africa.

Overview

  • The 42-year-old Central Coast teacher faces seven counts of aggravated sexual intercourse, three counts of intentional sexual touching, and grooming a child for unlawful sexual activity.
  • Child Abuse Squad detectives opened an investigation on Saturday and executed a search at a Kincumber unit, seizing a vehicle and laptops for forensic examination.
  • Police allege the offences occurred multiple times in August and September involving a 15-year-old girl.
  • St Brigid’s Catholic College stood him down after receiving the allegations and terminated his employment following his arrest, the school authority said.
  • He appeared in court on Monday, did not apply for bail, and is scheduled to return to Gosford Local Court on November 14.