Actor John Jarratt, known for his role in Wolf Creek, has today been charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a woman more than 40 years ago.
Police allege Jarratt sexually assaulted a woman in Sydney's east in the 1970s.
In a statement, NSW Police allege the assault occured in September 1976 at a home on Daintrey Pl in Randwick.
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Police allege Jarratt raped an 18-year-old woman inside the home.