A 61-year-old Mackay man has been charged with child sexual assault offences.
On Saturday, July 12, Detectives from the Mackay Child Protection and Investigation Unit attended a Mackay address where they took a man into custody.
Police will allege the man sexually assaulted two boys known to him, within the Mackay area over the past several months.
The man has been charged with ten counts of indecent treatment of a child under 16, and one count each of rape, grooming child under 16 years with intent to procure engagement in a sexual act.
He was refused police bail and appeared in Mackay Magistrates Court yesterday.
Mackay CPIU Detective Sergeant Glenn Burley says police are urging anyone with further information or similar interactions to come forward.
“The nature of the offending against these children in such a grooming and opportunistic nature is of great concern,” Detective Sergeant Burley said.
“We understand this man has previously resided in Brisbane, within the Deception Bay area, before living in Mackay, and there may be someone out there with more information that could assist this investigation, and we encourage you to come forward.”
“If you have experienced sexual violence, it is not your fault, and you are not alone; there are multiple reporting and support options available to you.”
