Man to front court on child sex offences from almost 40 years ago

Rockingham Detectives have charged a 78-year-old man as a result of their extensive investigation into historical child sexual abuse allegations.

The man will front Perth Magistrates Court today where it will be alleged he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old boy. 

The man allegedly assaulted the boy between January and November 1979 when he was the owner of a gardening and handyman business. 

The victim was employed as the man's assistant.

The man from Scarborough has been charged with:-

· 10 counts of Unlawful and Indecent Assault 

· One count of Carnal Knowledge Against Nature.

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

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