A man has been charged after a 90-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted inside an aged care facility on the NSW central coast earlier this month.
Police believe the man allegedly sexually assaulted the woman after breaking into the facility in Bateau Bay about 12.40am on November 15.
The 90-year-old woman was suffered serious injuries and was rushed to hospital.
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A crime scene was established at the facility by police.
Detectives executed a search warrant at an address in The Entrance last Friday, seizing a number of items including electronics, sim cards and clothing.
A 34-year-old man was arrested at a home in Caves Beach about 7.30pm yesterday after allegedly attempting to flee from police.
He was taken to hospital for minor injuries to his arm.
The man has been charged with numerous offences including aggravated break and enter, inflicting actual bodily harm with intent to have sexual intercourse with victim, and aggravated sexual assault.
The man was refused bail to appear before Belmont Local Court today.
