After-school carer charged with producing child abuse material at six facilities across northern Sydney

Australian federal police allege David James, 26, produced child abuse material of 10 children, aged six and under, during his employment at six out-of-school hours care services in the northern suburbs of Sydney. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP

A male before- and after-school care staffer who was previously a New South Wales police officer has been charged with producing abuse material of children in his care, with authorities releasing a list of almost 60 facilities where he worked.

The Australian federal police allege 26-year-old David William James produced child abuse material of 10 children, aged between five and six, during his employment at six out-of-school hours (OOSH) care services in the northern suburbs of Sydney over three years, from April 2021 to May 2024.