Khalil Nohra: Bass Hill man charged with sexual assault, intimidation of teen girl

An employee of an all-girls school, who allegedly groomed a teenager on Snapchat before exchanging gifts for sexual favours, has made a bid for bail.

A former employee of an all-girls school who allegedly groomed a teenager on Snapchat has been refused bail in court.

Khalil John Nohra, 28, has been charged with three counts of having sexual intercourse with a child aged between 14 and 16, and stalk/intimidate intend fear physical etc harm.

The Bass Hill man, who the court heard was previously employed at Tara Anglican School for Girls at North Parramatta, was arrested by by the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad on Monday.

He appeared before Blacktown Local Court by videolink on Thursday where his barrister Frank Coyne applied for bail, with no supporters watching on.

The court heard Nohra met the teenage girl on Snapchat before meeting in person, with the girl giving sexual favours in exchange for money and gifts.

The matter was mentioned at Blacktown Local Court. Picture: Angelo Velardo

Magistrate Fiona McCarron said the police case relies on Snapchat conversations, most of which no longer exist, and CCTV vision allegedly depicting Nohra travelling through a McDonalds drive thru with the allleged victim in the passenger seat.

The court heard Nohra allegedly threatened the teenage girl when she began seeing another person saying: “I am going to come to your house tonight and force you to give head on camera”.

Nohra allegedly groomed the victim on Snapchat.

He also threatened to kill himself and said: “if I die my boys will come to your house and come for you”.

Mr Coyne told the court Nohra was “somewhat immature and introverted” and would struggle if remanded in custody, with his father and sister willing to provide a $10,000 bail surety.

However, Magistrate McCarron said the allegations showed “clear grooming and predatory behaviour” and refused bail.

A spokeswoman for Tara Anglican School for Girls, declined to comment on the matter as it was before the court.

However, shortly after an email was sent by principal Susan Middlebrook to the school community revealing a “non-teaching staff member” had been charged.

“Tara takes its child protection responsibilities very seriously and will cooperate with police and statutory authorities as required,” Ms Middlebrook said.

“Tara has comprehensive child protection policies and provides regular child protection training to staff. To date, Tara has not been contacted by NSW Police and the staff member is not onsite.

“News of this is very distressing for everyone and I would ask that you uphold our community in prayer at this time.”

Nohra’s matter will next return to Blacktown Local Court in June.

NEW DEVELOPMENT IN ALLEGED CHILD GROOMER’S BAIL BID

- May 18, 2022

A man charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl he had allegedly groomed on social media will be remanded in custody for at least one more night after his proceedings were adjourned.

Khalil John Nohra, 28, has been charged with three counts of having sexual intercourse with a child aged between 14 and 16, and stalk/intimidate intend fear physical etc harm.

The Bass Hill man was arrested by by the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad on Monday and appeared before Blacktown Local Court on Tuesday.

A one day adjournment was granted to allow his legal team to prepare for a bail application today.

However, his lawyer appeared by videolink this morning and asked for the matter to return to court the following day so Nohra’s legal representatives could attend in person.

The adjournment was granted by Magistrate Brian van Zuylen, who described the allegations as “incredibly serious”.

Nohra is expected to apply for bail at the same court on Thursday.

MAN WHO ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTED 14YO GIRL IDENTIFIED

- May 17, 2022

An alleged child groomer, charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl he had met online on three separate occasions, is set to make a bid for bail.

Khalil John Nohra, 28, of Bass Hill, was arrested by the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad on Monday after police launched an investigation following a tip off about the alleged sexual abuse.

Police say the investigation revealed the girl met Nohra on a social media application last June, with the pair communicating online before meeting in person in January.

It is alleged the 28-year-old then sexually assaulted her on three separate occasions at Castle Hill in January.

The Bass Hill man was charged with three counts of having sexual intercourse with a child aged between 14 and 16, and stalk/intimidate intend fear physical etc harm.

Police will allege Nohra made numerous threats toward the girl, including to harm her.

In Blacktown Local Court on Tuesday, Nohra’s lawyer asked for the matter to return to court the following day for an bail application to be made.

Magistrate Brian van Zuylen accepted the request with the matter to return to Blacktown Local Court tomorrow where it is understood the 28-year old will apply for bail.