By ANEEKA SIMONIS
A PUBLIC school staffer from Officer has been charged with a number of alleged indecent assaults at a south-eastern primary school.
On Thursday 18 June, detectives arrested the 67-year-old Officer man following a series of alleged indecent assaults at a Narre Warren primary school.
The man, who is not believed to be a teacher, has been charged with committing an indecent act with child under 16 and assault.
Police spokeswoman Natalie Webster said the alleged assaults were believed to have happened over several months at the public school.
It is unclear if children were the victims.
The Department of Education was aware of the allegations against the staff member, confirming the school dismissed the man upon receiving reports of inappropriate behaviour.
“As soon as the alleged inappropriate behaviour was reported, the acting principal took immediate action to ensure the person in question did not return to the school,” the department spokesperson said.
“The well-being and safety of students is our top priority, and we are helping the school to communicate and support its community during this difficult time.”
The man has been released on bail and is expected to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court for a committal mention on Friday 11 September.
