Broome Man Charged With Further Child Sexual Offences

Detectives from the Child Abuse Squad have further charged a 75-year-old man as a result of their ongoing investigation in relation to a number of alleged historical offences.

It will be alleged the man indecently dealt with a male child between 2009 and 2010.

On Sunday 26 January 2025, the 75-year-old man from Broome was arrested and charged with:

• Three counts of Indecent Dealings with Child Under 13 Years;

• Two counts of Common Assault; and

• One count of Sexual Penetration of a Child Under 13.

He is due to appear before Broome Magistrates Court on 3 February 2025.

This investigation is ongoing and detectives urge anyone with information relating to this or similar matters to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestopperswa.com.au .

Anyone who has been the victim of, or knows of someone being sexually abused, is urged to contact police on 131 444, or via the anonymous Safe2Say online reporting platform.

Any person with concerns they have been a victim of an assault but who do not wish to speak to police can seek support from the Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) on 6458 1828.

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