Graeme Lawrence told police that the complainant was "a mystery to me".

Matthew Kelly
Updated December 27 2019 - 4:11pm, first published June 25 2019 - 6:00pm
ACCUSED: Former Anglican Dean of Newcastle, Graeme Lawrence, arriving at Newcastle courthouse last week. He has has strenuously denied sexual assault allegations.Picture: Max Mason-Hubers.
ACCUSED: Former Anglican Dean of Newcastle, Graeme Lawrence, arriving at Newcastle courthouse last week. He has has strenuously denied sexual assault allegations.Picture: Max Mason-Hubers.

Former Newcastle Anglican Dean Graeme Lawrence has strenuously denied any interaction with or knowledge of the man who has accused him of sexually assaulting him in 1991.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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