Rape or sexual assault: what do I do now?

Rape or sexual assault: what do I do now?

A New South Wales Central Coast man accused of kidnapping and raping multiple women over several years has been described by one of the alleged victim’s mothers as a “psychopath”.

Aron Goodrem, 28, was refused bail at Sydney’s Central Local Court this afternoon after he was charged with 54 domestic violence related offences including stalking and intimidation, actual bodily harm, intentionally choking a person, kidnapping, and raping four women on multiple occasions over eight years.

The incidents were alleged to have taken place in various locations throughout NSW, including Sydney’s west. between 2009 and 2017, according to court documents viewed by news.com.au.

The mother of one of the alleged victims told The Daily Telegraph that Mr Goodrem was a “classic psychopath” who was “charming”.

“She’s very traumatised,” she said of her daughter.

Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad commenced investigations in June this year before arresting and charging Mr Goodrem at Gosford Police Station yesterday.

“Police will allege in court that the man was a high-risk domestic violence offender and allegedly sexually assaulted the four women on numerous occasions in Sydney’s west between 2009 and 2017,” NSW Police said in a statement.

Mr Goodrem appeared in Central Local Court today where he was refused bail and his case was adjourned until January 22.

His full list of charges includes:

10 counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm

3 counts of take/detain person with intent to obtain advantage occasioning actual bodily harm

19 counts of common assault

8 counts of sexual intercourse without consent

2 counts of use offensive weapon with intent to commit serious indictable offence

aggravated sexual assault — deprive liberty;

stalk/intimate intend fear of physical/mental harm;

2 counts of aggravated sexual assault — inflict actual bodily harm

6 counts of intentional choke person with recklessness

dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm;

pervert the course of justice.

Anyone with concerns about suspected child abuse or exploitation should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

If you or someone you know needs help, contact: 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) Lifeline 13 11 14.

megan.palin@news.com.au | @Megan_Palin