Child sexual offences arrest

Thursday 19 December, following an investigation, Detectives from Public Protection Branch ANCOR unit, together with Berri CIB, arrested a 27-year-old man from the Riverland for procuring a child to commit an indecent act and two counts of failing to report reportable child contact.

The man was refused bail and will appear in the Berri Magistrates Court today. Friday 20 December.

Detective Sergeant Nik Stollznow, Public Protection Branch said; “This arrest is another great example of the tireless work being undertaken by police to ensure the protection of children within our communities.

Members of the public who have information about people involved in child abuse and exploitation are urged to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au, phone 1800 333 000, or make a report at www.accce.gov.au/report.

If you know abuse is happening right now or a child is at risk, call police immediately on 131 444 0r Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.”

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