A MAN has been arrested by Oxley detectives and charged in connection to a historical sex abuse investigation.
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A 54-year-old man from a township on the outskirts of Gunnedah has been granted conditional bail, accused of abusing a child almost a decade ago.
Oxley detectives launched an investigation into claims a child was abused by a man known to him during 2009 and 2010.
Following investigations, detectives arrested the 54-year-old man in a township outside of Gunnedah on Thursday and he was taken to Gunnedah Police Station where he was questioned by investigators.
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He's facing aggravated indecent assault charges.
Much of the details surrounding the case cannot be reported for legal reasons.
This was a protracted investigation.
- Detective Acting Inspector Jason Darcy
"This was a protracted investigation by Gunnedah detectives and resulted in the arrest of a 54-year-old Gunnedah man for historical sex offences," Oxley Detective Acting Inspector Jason Darcy said.
"We continue to appeal to the public for anyone with information on incidents such as this.
"Police will investigate all claims of historical sex abuse and the public can be guaranteed these matters will be examined and dealt with professionally by investigators."
The man was granted conditional bail to front Gunnedah Local Court in July.
Breanna Chillingworth
Northern Daily Leader Senior Crime and Court Reporter
Northern Daily Leader Senior Crime and Court Reporter
