ACT Policing is calling for witnesses or anyone with information about alleged sexual offending by a man in the late 1980s and 90s to come forward.

Police are investigating the alleged actions of the man, who resided at addresses across Monash, Wanniassa, Kambah and Calwell.

ACT Policing said the now-59-year-old New South Wales man was summonsed on 4 March 2025.

He formally appeared before the ACT Magistrates Court on 24 April 2025 charged with multiple sexual offences, including seven counts of act of indecency (child under 10 years) and five counts of sexual intercourse with a child under 10 years.

The man was last in court in July this year and will appear before the ACT Supreme Court today, Tuesday 7 October 2025.

Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team officers continue to investigate the alleged actions of the man, who resided at addresses across Monash, Wanniassa, Kambah and Calwell.

The man was known to frequent multiple church groups and regularly attended church community events.

Investigations have revealed that the man was associated with the following places between the late 80s and 90s:

• Tuggeranong Alliance Church, Wanniassa

• The Fairy Garden, Tuggeranong

• City Mission Church, Canberra City

• O’Connor Uniting Church, O’Connor

• Capital Christian Church, Phillip

• As a swimming Coach/Instructor

Anyone with any information regarding this man is urged to come forward.

ACT Policing has dedicated and specialist sexual assault investigators who guide victims through the investigative process.

Victims are also provided with specialist assistance from support agencies including Victim Support ACT and the Canberra Rape Crisis Centre.

If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, you can report to police by attending a police station or calling 131444.

You can also submit an online report for historical sexual assault for incidents that occurred more than six months ago.

If your report relates to this matter, please quote 6919708.

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.

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