The man will front Leeton Court House in June. Photo: Flickr.
CONTENT WARNING: This article discusses the alleged sexual abuse of a child.
A teacher has been charged over a sexual touching incident in the Riverina earlier this year.
Detectives from the Griffith Child Abuse Squad commenced an investigation regarding the alleged actions of a male high school teacher on Thursday, 27 March 2025.
Following inquiries, at about 8:30 am Friday (9 May), a search warrant was executed at a home in Leeton and a 43-year-old man was arrested.
He was taken to Leeton Police Station and charged with intentionally sexually touching child over 10 and under 16 years.
The man was given conditional bail and will appear before Leeton Local Court on Tuesday, 10 June 2025.
If this story has raised any concerns for you, 1800RESPECT, the national 24-hour sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line, can be contacted on 1800 737 732. Help and support are also available through the Canberra Rape Crisis Centre on 02 6247 2525, the Domestic Violence Crisis Service ACT 02 6280 0900, the Sexual Violence Legal Services on 6257 4377 and Lifeline on 13 11 14. In an emergency, call Triple Zero.
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