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Mount Gambier man, 43, arrested for alleged child sex offences

Police are investigating if more children were allegedly abused by a Mount Gambier man who appeared in court earlier this month.

The Mount Gambier man faced court earlier this month on historic child sex allegations. Picture: Dylan Hogarth
The Mount Gambier man faced court earlier this month on historic child sex allegations. Picture: Dylan Hogarth

A Mount Gambier man has faced court accused of historical sex offences against children and producing child abuse material.

On May 16, Limestone Coast CIB detectives arrested the 43-year-old Mount Gambier man following an investigation.

He was charged with five counts of unlawful sexual intercourse, ten counts of producing child exploitation material and four counts of possessing child exploitation material.

He appeared in the Mount Gambier Magistrates Court on May 21 where he was remanded in custody to reappear in October.

Police said their investigations were ongoing and they are seeking to identify if there are any further alleged victims.

Anyone with information that may assist is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.

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