Wolf Creek star denies sexually assaulting woman in 1970s

  • Wolf Creek star denies historic sexual assault allegations made by a woman
  • John Jarratt’s management said claims were ‘completely unfounded and untrue’
  • Mr Jarratt became a household name after his role as serial killer Mick Taylor

Wolf Creek star John Jarratt has denied shocking allegations he sexually assaulted a woman in the 1970s.

‘These allegations are completely unfounded and untrue,’ Mr Jarratt’s management told Daily Mail Australia.

‘John emphatically and completely denies the allegations of sexual assault.’

Wolf Creek star John Jarratt (pictured) has denied shocking allegations he sexually assaulted a woman in the 1970s

 'These allegations are completely unfounded and untrue,' Mr Jarratt's management told Daily Mail Australia

 ‘These allegations are completely unfounded and untrue,’ Mr Jarratt’s management told Daily Mail Australia

The alleged assault was reported to have taken place while the woman was working in the entertainment industry, according to The Geelong Advertiser.

The woman allegedly made a statement to Shoalhaven Police in NSW earlier in the month.

‘Police are investigating an allegation of a historical sexual assault on Sydney’s eastern beaches,’ a police spokesman told News Corp.  

‘The allegations were reported to police earlier this month and relate to a matter from the 1970s.’

The 65-year-old actor first shot to fame for his role Picnic At Hanging Rock, but it was his role as serial killer Mick Taylor in Wolf Creek that made him a household name.

'John emphatically and completely denies the allegations of sexual assault,' his management said

‘John emphatically and completely denies the allegations of sexual assault,’ his management said

Jarratt has played roles in a number of Australian films including Australia, We Of The Never Never and television shows including McLeod’s Daughters and Blue Heelers.

The allegations come just days after Mr Jarratt starred on the red carpet for a Stan event in Sydney’s inner-west. 

Jarratt plays the serial killer in Stan’s thrilling series Wolf Creek, based on the wildly popular 2005 horror film of the same name.

The 65-year-old actor (left), who first shot to fame for his role Picnic At Hanging Rock, but it was his role as serial killer Mick Taylor in Wolf Creek that made him a household name

The 65-year-old actor (left), who first shot to fame for his role Picnic At Hanging Rock, but it was his role as serial killer Mick Taylor in Wolf Creek that made him a household name

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