South West man charged with sexual offences

Bunbury Detectives with the assistance of Collie Police have charged a 31-year-old man as a result of their extensive investigation into alleged sexual abuse incidents.

It is alleged between 2014 and 2019, the man sexually a 15-year-old girl and committed indecent acts before three woman in their 20s. It is alleged the man was employed in the same Collie workplace as the women.

The man from Millbridge has been charged with:-

• Nine counts of Indecent Act with intent to Offend;

• Seven counts of Sexually Penetrating a Child under 16 years;

• Four counts of Incite and Procure a Child under 16 years to Behave in a Sexual Manner; and

• One count of Indecent Assault.

He is due to appear before the Collie Magistrates Court on 26 February 2020.

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, contact police on 131 444.

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