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Mackay man charged over child sex assault

February 4, 2025 7:05 am in by
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A man accused of supplying drugs to a girl and sexually assaulting her has been charged.

The 50-year-old Mackay Harbour man allegedly supplied drugs to a girl under the age of 16 and sexually assaulted her.

It’s further alleged he groomed a second girl under the age of 16 with the intent to engage in a sexual act, and supplied dangerous drugs to two other children.

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On January 15 police executed a search warrant at a Mackay Harbour address, where the man was taken into custody, and a quantity of dangerous drugs, drug utensils and electronic devices were seized from the address.

Detectives have charged the 50-year-old with 22 offences including six counts of supplying dangerous drugs to minor under 16 years, three counts each of rape and possess drug utensils, two counts each of grooming child under 16 years – facilitate procurement of child to engage in sexual act, use internet to procure children under 16, possess dangerous drugs, possess drug utensils and one count each of use carriage service to groom another person to make it easier to procure persons under 16 years of age, possess anything used in the commission of a crime, indecent treatment of child under 16 (procure to commit) and contravene order about information necessary to access information stored electronically.

He faced the Mackay Magistrates Court on Monday February 3.

Officer in Charge of Mackay CPIU Acting Senior Sergeant Glenn Burley said police are committed to protecting children from harm and holding perpetrators to account.

“Offences against children are some of the most despicable, and we commend those who have come forward in this case for their bravery,” Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Glenn BURLEY said.

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“If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, it is never your fault, and you are not alone.

“We encourage you to come forward, there are multiple reporting and support options available to you.

“Anyone who may have any further information in relation to this matter is urged to contact police.”

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