Simon James McGrath, remains in custody after being charged with serious child sexual offences, including two counts of sexual intercourse with a child under 10 and indecent assault of a person under 16. The charges have been certified by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), meaning they have been formally assessed and are likely to proceed to a higher court for trial. McGrath appeared via audio-visual link in Newcastle Local Court on 21 May 2025. The case is next scheduled for a committal mention on 18 June 2025, where the court will consider whether the matter should be committed...