Bill Spedding , the person of interest in the William Tyrrell case , has been charged with five counts of child sex abuse . He was living with three boys at the time William vanished - despite authorities being aware of the claims against him . The NSW Ombudsman confirmed they are 'making inquiries ' into how the boys came to be living with Spedding . ' Someone needs to be held accountable , ' the boys ' mother said . Comment: Spedding has denied any involvement in William 's disappearance . He was refused bail on Thursday after a brief court appearance .
Bill Spedding , the person of interest in the William Tyrrell case , has been charged with five counts of child sex abuse . He was living with three boys at the time William vanished - despite authorities being aware of the claims against him . The NSW Ombudsman confirmed they are 'making inquiries ' into how the boys came to be living with Spedding . 'Someone needs to be held accountable , ' the boys ' mother said . Victoria Police are investigating his alleged involvement in a paedophile ring and expect to lay more charges . Spedding has denied any involvement in William 's disappearance . He was refused bail on Thursday after a brief court appearance .