Man charged with child sex offences

ACT Policing’s Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team (SACAT) have arrested a 45-year-old man following an investigation into his alleged sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl. 

Police will allege that the man abused the child at his residence in November 2023. 

The man was arrested at his residence in Canberra’s North about 3.00pm yesterday (Sunday, 10 December 2023). 

He is expected to face court this morning (Monday, 11 December 2023) charged with two counts of sexual intercourse with person over 10 years but under 16 years, one count of aggravated sexual intercourse with person over 10 years but under 16 years, and one count of act of indecency in the presence of a person under 16 years. 

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 ACT website, quoting reference number 7614388. 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. 

MEDIA ENQUIRIES  

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