NSW man charged with child sex offences including bestiality

A New South Wales man has been charged with child sex offences, including acts involving bestiality, at Coffs Harbour on the state's mid north coast.

Police allege the 53-year-old committed a number of offences against a boy while working at a dairy near Coffs Harbour between 2003 and 2005.

In court, detectives will allege that the man befriended a teenage boy then aged 13 who also worked at the dairy, and, over the course of two years, indecently and sexually assaulted him on a number of occasions.

It is alleged the man also committed sexual acts on cows and encouraged the boy to take part.

The man from Toormina, south of Coffs Harbour, was arrested today and charged with more than 20 offences including sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, committing an act of indecency towards a person under 16 years of age in circumstances of aggravation, inciting an act of indecency and bestiality.

Detective Sergeant Matt Zimmer says the man has been granted bail to face court next month.

"It will be alleged that these offences occurred between a period between 2003 and 2005 and at that time the accused was in a position of authority over the child during the course of their employment," he said.

"A search warrant was also conducted at the man's residence in Toormina.

"Police seized a computer and a number of computer-related items which will be subjected to a forensic investigation and further investigations."

The man has been granted bail until he faces court on February 10.

The Acting Commander of the Child Abuse Squad, Detective Acting Superintendent Peter Yeomans, encouraged anyone who has ever been a victim of sexual or indecent assaults to make a report to police, no matter how long ago the incident occurred.

"If you have ever been abused, no matter what the circumstance and no matter how long ago it occurred, please contact police," he said.

"If an adult entrusted with your care took advantage of you, they deserve to be arrested, charged and put before the courts." YahooNews