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More than 120 families contacted as police investigate alleged abuse by Sydney childcare worker

The Guardian World Monday 13 July 2026, 07:37 UTC By Ima Caldwell 1 min read
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Police allege there are 136 victims of the man’s offending, which allegedly took place over a 16-year periodAustralia federal police have contacted more than 120 families as they investigate alleged offending by a former Sydney childcare worker. The man, 35, has been charged with 329 offences allegedly committed over a 16-year period against 136 victims.

Police allege there are 136 victims of the man’s offending, which allegedly took place over a 16-year period

Australia federal police have contacted more than 120 families as they investigate alleged offending by a former Sydney childcare worker.

The man, 35, has been charged with 329 offences allegedly committed over a 16-year period against 136 victims.

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