Northern suburbs man arrested for child abuse

The arrest is the result of an online investigation after SA JACET officers visited the man’s home and forensically examined his electronic devices. These and other devices were seized and will be subjected to further forensic analysis, which may result in the identification of further offences.

The man was accused of making a child suitable for sexual purposes and was released on bail to appear in Elizabeth District Court on September 25.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Stephen Patterson of the SA Police said: “The challenges presented by these types of investigations are significant. Our officer’s tenacity and unwavering commitment to identifying and arresting these types of alleged offenders helps to ensure our children, and the wider community, are made safer.”

Advice and support for parents and carers on how to protect their children online can be found at http://www.thinkuknow.org.au, an online education program run by AFP and partners designed to prevent child sexual exploitation online.

Members of the public with information about people involved in child exploitation are urged to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au/ or on 1800 333 000 – you can remain anonymous.