- In short: A 34-year-old man has been charged with child sex offences following a police investigation.
- The man, who worked at a Catholic school in the state’s north, was arrested on Friday and charged with two counts of penetrative sexual abuse of a child or young person.
- What’s next? The man will appear in the Launceston’s Magistrates Court in June.
A 34-year-old man who worked at a Tasmanian Catholic school has been charged with child sex offences following a police investigation.
The man, who was a staff member at a Catholic school in the state’s north, was arrested on Friday and charged with two counts of penetrative sexual abuse of a child or young person.
Police said the alleged offences took place in 2019.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Catholic Education Tasmania said a staff member from one of its schools had been charged by Tasmania Police.
“We understand the potential impact this may have on the [school’s] community … our priority remains the well-being and support of our students and staff.
“The [school will] be working closely with its members and the broader community to provide them with support during this time.”
It also said the school won’t be providing any further comment as the matter is before the courts.
The man will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court in June.
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