A 65-year-old Cooloongup man has been charged following an investigation into alleged historical child sex abuse offences.
Between 1998 and 2007, the man is accused of sexually assaulting four girls aged between eight and 15 years at the time.
He has since been charged with ten counts of sexually penetrating a child over 13 years and under 16 years, six counts of indecent dealing with a child over 13 years and under 16 years, two counts of having a sexual relationship with a child under 16 years, once count of indecently recording a child over 13 years and under 16 years, six counts of sexually penetrating a child under 13 years and four counts of indecently dealing with a child under 13 years.
He appeared before the Rockingham Magistrates Court on Thursday, February 13 and will reappear in court at a later date.
The investigation is ongoing and detectives urge anyone with information relating to this matter to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestopperswa.com.au.
If you are a victim of sexual abuse, or if you have information about someone being sexually abused, please contact police on 131 444, or report the information via the Safe2Say online reporting platform.
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