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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Rafqa Touma

Man who allegedly raped 90-year-old charged with her manslaughter and murder in NSW

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The man was arrested at a home near Lake Macquarie and will appear at Gosford local court in February. Photograph: Dave Hunt/AAP

A man who was charged with raping a 90-year-old woman after allegedly breaking into a NSW nursing home last year is now also charged with murder and manslaughter, after the woman died in hospital as a result of her injuries.

Police allege the 34-year-old man broke into the aged care home at Bateau Bay, on the Central Coast, about 12.40am on 15 November 2023 before allegedly assaulting and sexually assaulting the woman.

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