Boy, 14, allegedly raped in north shore park
A 70-year-old man from Killara has been arrested and charged with the sexual assault of a 14-year-old boy. The incident allegedly occurred in 2023 after the two met online, and the suspect has been denied bail.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing risks associated with online grooming and the legal response to child sexual abuse.
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A Killara man allegedly raped a 14-year-old boy at a popular north shore reserve after the pair agreed to meet after making contact online.
Alan James Caradus, now aged 70, was arrested on Thursday after heavily armed tactical police raided his Killara home, seizing several electronic devices for forensic examination.
The alleged sexual assault occurred after Caradus, then 68, met the 14-year-old at Echo Point Park by the Roseville Bridge in 2023, allegedly raping the boy and inciting the child to perform a sex act on him.
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