Darren Tector: Souths Juniors Club employee charged with sexual touching refused bail
A Kingsford man previously jailed for child sex-related offences has been refused bail after he was charged again over new accusations. The man works at a venue that hosts children’s sports and swimming lessons.
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An eastern suburbs man who has served jail time for child sex-related offences has been refused bail after he was again charged over new allegations, prompting concerns from a magistrate.
Darren Tector, 57, of Kingsford, was charged with common assault along with three counts of intentionally touching a child under the age of 10, and was served four apprehended violence orders when he appeared at Waverley Local Court on Wednesday.
The court heard a child had given video evidence to the court detailing the alleged offences.
Police prosecutor Mr Davis told the court the prosecution case against Tector was strong.
“If found guilty, he’s likely to receive a lengthy custodial sentence,” Mr Davis said.
Tector’s Legal Aid lawyer Ms Thornton told the court Tector had a family and strong ties in the community.
The court heard the man currently works full-time on the gaming floor of the Souths Juniors Club and was a long-time employee of the organisation.
While Ms Thornton argued her client could continue to work – under strict bail conditions – because the area of the club where he was employed did not admit anyone under the age of 18, Magistrate Ross Hudson disagreed.
“These allegations are serious,” Mr Hudson said. “They are ongoing in nature.”
Additionally, the magistrate noted the club hosted children’s swimming lessons and school programs on its premises, and there was a high likelihood Tector would encounter children while going about his work there.
Mr Hudson said the court must take into account previous custodial sentences Tector has served for child sex-related offences and that the pattern of behaviour alleged suggested he could not be trusted not to reoffend while free in the community.
Also of concern was the lead-up to Christmas that meant “children aren’t at school.”
Mr Hudson refused bail and adjourned the matter to return to court on January 31.
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