A man has been charged with sexual offences alleged to have occurred near the Newcastle baths earlier today.
About 3.00pm on Sunday 11 October 2020, officers from Newcastle City Police District attended the Newcastle Baths on Shortland Esplanade, following reports a man at the beach a man had allegedly exposed himself towards a group of boys in the changeroom area of the baths.
The man left the baths a short time later and security at the baths notified police.
Officers from Newcastle City Police District commenced an investigation and arrested a 22-year-old man.
The man was taken to Newcastle Police Station and charged with two counts of intentionally do sexual act with child between 10 and 16, carry out sexual act with another without consent and wilful and obscene exposure.
The man has been refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court tomorrow (Monday 12 October 2020).