Police on the Mid North Coast are appealing for witnesses after shocking allegations a 3-year-old girl was touched inappropriately at a public pool.
On Tuesday between 9:30am and 3pm the young girl was swimming at Nabiac pool on a supervised excursion.
Police say she told her parents that evening she was approached by an unknown man and touched inappropriately in the toilet block.
The incident has been reported to the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Unit.
Together with Manning-Great Lakes police, an investigation has been launched and it’s appealing to the community to assist.
Detective Acting Superintendent Andrew Waterman, Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad Commander has said, “Detectives have conducted a significant canvass and we’ve established that the pool was very busy throughout the day.”
“We would like to hear from anyone who went to the pool on Tuesday or was at the tennis courts or the nearby park.
“In particular, we would like to speak with anyone who may have seen a man acting suspiciously in the amenities building next to the pool – or who went into the ladies’ toilet.”
The offender is being described as being “old and dirty,” and wearing a blue, green and yellow shirt with blue pants.
The young girl was taken to local Manning Base Hospital for examination.
Anyone with information should contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.
