Arrest for historic child sexual offences

Cold Case Serious Crime Squad detectives have charged a 62-year-old man as a result of their investigation into alleged historic child sexual abuse incidents.

It is alleged between May 1991 and June 1992, the man who was an actor working for a theatre company in the Perth metropolitan area, sexually assaulted a girl who was a 15-years-old at the time.

The man from Kalgoorlie has been charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault and he is due to appear before the Perth Magistrates Court today, 25 February 2019.

The investigation is ongoing and detectives urge anyone with any information regarding this matter to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au

If you are or have been a victim of sexual abuse, or if you have information about someone being abused, please contact police on 131 444.

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