Child exploitation material arrest

On Thursday 21 May, a 57-year-old man from the northern suburbs was arrested for possession of child exploitation material and breaching his bail conditions.

He was charged with these offences and refused bail to appear in court today.

Detective Acting Chief Inspector Robert Plenderleith, officer in charge of the Offender Management Section says, “Viewing, possessing, or sharing child exploitation material causes severe and lasting harm. Each time this content is accessed, the child is re-victimised, deepening their trauma. Our officers are dedicated to holding offenders accountable for any actions that threaten the safety and well-being of children in the community.”

Members of the public who have information about people involved in child abuse and exploitation are urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.accce.gov.au/report

If you know abuse is happening right now or a child is at risk call police immediately on 000.

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