Queensland Police have charged a 75-year-old man who has been extradited from South Australia today, May 11, following investigations into a number of alleged historic sexual assault incidents in Cairns.
Cairns Child Protection and Investigation Unit detectives were assisted by South Australian Detectives to execute a search warrant at the man’s Ceduna address where he was arrested and taken into custody.
The 75-year-old man has been charged with 25 counts of rape, 11 counts of Indecent assault, one count of deprivation of liberty.
Police will allege the incidents, reported to officers in October 2021, took place in Cairns between 1978 and 1979.
The man has been remanded in custody to reappear at Cairns Magistrates Court tomorrow, May 12.
If you’ve experienced sexual assault, it is not your fault and you are not alone. There are multiple ways to report what has happened to you depending on your situation.
If there’s an immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). You can also report online via: https://forms.police.qld.gov.au/launch/SexualAssault, over the phone or face to face at a police station.
There are also Alternative Reporting Options available depending on your situation.
For confidential information, counselling and support, call the State-wide Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 or 1800 RESPECT for 24-hour help.
