Bikie, 27, charged with sexually assaulting girl, 12, after meeting on train
Police have charged a member of the Nomads outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) over the alleged sexual assault of a girl he met at the Chester Hill train station in south west Sydney.
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Police have charged a member of the Nomads outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) over the alleged sexual assault of a girl he met at the Chester Hill train station in south west Sydney.
The Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad began an investigation following reports a 12-year-old girl had been sexually assaulted by a man on February 14.
The bikie had been arrested at a home in Chester Hill by Strike Force Raptor on February 28, where two policemen were injured following an alleged violent struggle with the 27-year-old man.
The man was taken to Bankstown Police Station, where he was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital.
He remains in hospital under guard.
Detectives have since charged the man with have sexual intercourse with child aged between 10 and 14, and resist or hinder police officer in execution of duty.
Police will allege in court the pair spoke at a railway station and while on the train, before the man led her to a home at Chester Hill and sexually assaulted her.
A bedside hearing was conducted, and he was refused bail to appear at Liverpool Local Court on March 13.
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The Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad is made up of detectives specially trained to investigate matters against children and adults, including sexual assault, serious physical abuse, and extreme cases of neglect.
Anyone with concerns about suspected child abuse or exploitation should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
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