Bus driver accused of sexually touching kids

Clareese Packer

2 September 2024 at 8:55 pm·1-min read

NCA NewsWire — The bus driver allegedly sexually touched children as young as 10. Picture: NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

A bus driver who allegedly preyed on children as young as 10 with disabilities has been charged.

The NSW State Crime Command’s child abuse squad received a report in August that a bus driver was allegedly sexually touching children who live with disabilities.

The sexual touching allegedly occurred while driving the children to a school in Sydney’s west.

A 51-year-old Greystanes man was arrested at Blacktown Police Station on Monday following investigations.

The man was charged with six counts of intentionally sexually touch child between 10 and 16 years old.

He has been refused bail and is set to front Blacktown Local Court on Monday.

Investigations remain ongoing, with police urging anyone with information to come forward.

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