Man charged with online child grooming offences

Police say the man was refused bail and is due in court today.

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A man has been charged with online child grooming offences, NSW Police said. The police release was published by Mirage News. Detectives from Strike Force Trawler executed a search warrant at a home in Chatswood West, in Sydney's north, at about 7.35am on Wednesday 4 November, police said. The man was arrested and charged. Police allege he groomed a child online. He was refused bail. He is due to appear at Hornsby Local Court today, Thursday 5 November. The man has not been named. He has not been convicted of any crime, and the charges have not been tested in court. Police have not released details about any child involved, and we will not publish anything that could identify a child. It is not yet known whether the man will apply for bail in court or how he will plead. If you or a young person you know needs help, you can call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.