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First Photo of Alleged Child Rapist Revealed
- Victoria Police announced on Tuesday that Joshua Dale Brown, a 26-year-old childcare employee from Point Cook, has been charged with over 70 offences involving the alleged sexual assault of eight young children, ranging in age from five months to two years, at a Melbourne childcare facility.
- The allegations involve offences committed during the period from April 2022 through January 2023, leading to an investigation that reached out to 2,600 families and advised infectious disease testing for 1,200 children.
- Premier Jacinta Allan announced the commissioning of a swift investigation focused on improving child safety in childcare centres, including plans for banning personal devices by September 26, enhancing regulatory measures, and potentially introducing CCTV and a 'four eyes' supervision policy.
- Acting Commander Stevenson described the alleged acts as "incredibly distressing," while parents expressed feelings of shock and sickness, highlighting a community call for stronger background checks and accountability in childcare.
- The charges triggered calls from political parties and advocacy groups for national reviews of child protection protocols and represent a significant breach of trust with urgent implications for childcare sector reforms.
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‘Did he touch him?’: Vic mum’s distress over childcare charges horror
A Melbourne mother and lawyer has spoken out after discovering her two-year-old son may have come into direct contact with an alleged childcare predator now facing more than 70 child sex abuse charges.
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canberradaily.com.auParent's anguish over handing child to alleged abuser
Parents have gone to a childcare centre seeking answers after abuse charges against a worker. (William Ton/AAP PHOTOS) By Allanah Sciberras and Rachael Ward in Melbourne A horrified father who unknowingly handed his daughter over to an alleged sex offender at a local childcare centre is pleading for answers as hundreds of families have their infants tested for infectious diseases. Father of three, Satbir, who asked that his surname not be used, …
Community expresses 'disgust' at alleged childcare rapist as urgent review launched
Police continue to guard a Melbourne childcare centre where child sex abuse allegedly took place as further details about a former employee charged with dozens of offences come to light.Joshua Brown, 26, is facing 70 charges relating to eight alleged victims over alleged crimes police say occurred at Creative Gardens Early Learning Centre in Point Cook between April 2022 and January 2023.Police today patrolled the outside of the Creative Garden…
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