Queensland Police are appealing for further information as part of ongoing investigations involving a 67-year-old Mango Hill man charged with alleged sexual assault offences.
Operation Xray Modern was established after a report was received by police on January 19.
Detectives from the Gateway Child Protection and Investigation Unit (CPIU) yesterday attended a Mango Hill address where a 67-year-old man was taken into custody.
Police will allege the man utilised his position as a basketball coach to groom a child prior to them turning 16-years-old, and committed offences against them in the years following, between 2013 and 2017.
The man has been charged with seven counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault, and one count of grooming a child under 16.
He was refused police bail and is due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court today, January 31.
Officer in Charge of Gateway CPIU, Detective Senior Sergeant Peter Lunney, says police are urging anyone with further information or interactions of a similar nature to come forward.
"There may be someone out there with more information that could assist this investigation, and we encourage you to come forward," Detective Senior Sergeant Lunney said.
"If you have experience sexual violence, it is not your fault and you are not alone, there are multiple reporting and support options available to you."
If you've experienced sexual assault, it is not your fault and you are not alone. There are multiple ways to report what has happened to you depending on your situation.
If there's an immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). You can also report online via: https://forms.police.qld.gov.au/launch/SexualAssault, over the phone or face to face at a police station.
There are also Alternative Reporting Options available depending on your situation.
For confidential information, counselling and support, call the State-wide Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 or 1800 RESPECT for 24-hour help.
