UPDATE! Man Arrested At Surfers Paradise Over Alleged Historical Sexual Assault Offences In The Hunter

BY IAN CROUCH

A former Hunter man accused of sexually assaulting three women in the region more than 20 years ago will face court in March.

The 58-year-old was arrested on the Gold Coast on Wednesday and was extradited to NSW where he faced Tweed Heads Local Court yesterday charged with 22 offences over an 18 year period dating back to 1979.

Strike Force detectives investigating the suspected abduction and murder of Amanda Robinson, Robyn Hickie and Gordana Kotevski uncovered information relating to the alleged assaults on three other women.

The man has been refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court on March 4.

EARLIER:

A former Hunter man is expected to face Southport Magistrates Court today where police will apply for his extradition over alleged historical sexual assault and violence offences against three Hunter women.

Detectives from Strike Force Arapaima arrested the 58-year-old in Surfers Paradise yesterday afternoon.

They've been reviewing the investigation into the disappearance and suspected murders of Robyn Hickie, Amanda Robinson and Gordana Kotevski decades ago.

Although the 58-year-old is believed to be a person of interest in these cases, his arrest relates to other alleged offences.

Police Arrested the man in Surfers Paradise on Wednesday