Aron Goodrem, 28, was arrested yesterday following reports that he had held four women against their will and sexually assaulted in Sydney’s west over an eight-year period.

Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad commenced investigations in June this year before arresting and charging the man at Gosford Police Station with 54 different offences.

The charges included counts of sexual assault, actual bodily harm, kidnapping and stalking.

“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.

The man 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.