Man charged with historic child sex offences

NOTE: This media release has been edited to comply with supression orders made in court. 

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ACT Policing Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team (SACAT) have arrested a man following an investigation into his alleged sexual abuse of two children who were family members. 

Earlier this year, police received a report about this matter via an online report for historical sexual assault and an investigation was commenced. 

The man was arrested by police at his residence about 12.15pm yesterday (Thursday, 19 October 2023).  

He is expected to face court this morning (Friday, 20 October 2023) charged with one count of incest, and two counts of acts of indecency with a young person.  

The investigation into this matter is continuing and additional charges may be laid. 

Anyone with information relating to this matter is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers website, please quote reference number 7462129. Information can be provided anonymously. 

There is no statute of limitations for sexual offences in the ACT. It doesn’t matter how much time may have passed and it is never too late to report. 

If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, you can report to police by attending a police station or calling ACT Policing Communications on 131 444. You can also submit an online report for historical sexual assault for incidents that occurred more than six months ago. 

The ACT Policing website has a dedicated section for victims of sexual assault, with information and a range of advice and details of support options. 

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POLICE MEDIA — (02) 5126 9070,  act-police-media@afp.gov.au