Man charged over alleged sexual assault of 76yo aged care resident

ABC NEWS (Australia)

A man is behind bars charged over an alleged sexual assault of a 76-year-old woman at a Coffs Harbour nursing home. The aged care home and others in the area are now conducting security assessments to ensure residents feel as safe as possible.

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00:00 Three days after an attack police have described as horrendous, officers moved in on their

00:07 suspect.

00:09 To break into a nursing home you are only going to find vulnerable people living there.

00:14 So it beggars belief that someone would do this.

00:17 Police allege 29 year old Hayden Carl Skinner placed a stocking over his face and gained

00:23 access to a Coffs Harbour aged care home through a courtyard in the early hours of New Year's

00:28 Day. He's then accused of entering the room of a 76 year old woman and sexually assaulting

00:33 her. Police say she fought back, kicking her attacker in the groin and scratching his face.

00:39 Physically she has bruises and scratches. She's well supported by family but as you

00:45 can understand an attack like this in the security of your own bed is very difficult

00:50 to come to terms with.

00:52 People in the area have been shocked by the allegations.

00:55 We heard and saw a few deputies and obviously detectives the past few days and whatnot so

01:01 I guess hearing more about it was pretty, pretty confronting today.

01:05 This street isn't known for that sort of thing. There's quite good people living in this street.

01:11 The nursing home emailed residents and their families on New Year's Day detailing increased

01:17 security and the support it was making available.

01:20 In a statement the aged care facility said it's working closely with police and is grateful

01:26 for their swift action, support and cooperation. Those with loved ones there have told the

01:31 ABC they're reassured by the home's response to the incident.

01:35 The alleged offender did not apply for bail and the case will return to court on Monday.

01:40 on Monday.

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