202 additional abuse charges include child rape allegations against former Sydney childcare worker Ashley Paul Griffith
New charges in New South Wales
The new charges include 68 counts of rape of a child under 10. Police also laid 42 counts of aggravated rape involving a child under 10 who was under Griffith’s authority.
The charges are part of hundreds of additional child abuse allegations now facing Griffith. The article identifies him as a Queensland man who worked at the Sydney centre.
Alleged victims aged one to five
NSW police said the allegations relate to 23 children. Their reported ages range from one to five. The allegations include the rape of children as young as one, according to the report. Police have not described the alleged incidents in further detail in the information provided.
Investigation and transfer decision
A Brisbane magistrate approved Griffith’s transfer earlier this month. Supporters of the alleged victims shouted insults at him while he stood in the dock for the decision.
Key points
- The additional NSW charges include 68 child rape counts and 42 aggravated rape counts.
- Police say 23 alleged victims were aged between one and five.
- The investigation involved cooperation among police across Australia.
- A Brisbane magistrate approved Griffith’s transfer earlier this month.