Mackay man charged with sexual offences against children

Police are investigating a North Queensland man’s history in Brisbane after charging him with multiple child sex offences, including rape and grooming.

A man has been arrested over shock alleged offences against two young boys.

A Queensland man has been arrested and charged with horror sexual offences against children, with police now seeking information about his time living in Brisbane.

The 61-year-old, from Mackay, was arrested over the weekend with police alleging the man sexually assaulted two boys known to him over the past several months.

He is charged with ten counts of indecent treatment of a child under 16, rape, and grooming a child under 16 with the intent to procure engagement in a sexual act.

The man was refused police bail.

He appeared in Mackay Magistrates Court earlier today where his matters were adjourned to September.

Mackay CPIU Detective Sergeant Glenn Burley said police are urging anyone with further information or similar interactions to come forward.

“The nature of the [alleged] offending against these children in such a grooming and opportunistic nature is of great concern,” he said.

“We understand this man has previously resided in Brisbane, within the Deception Bay area, before living in Mackay, and there may be someone out there with more information that could assist this investigation, and we encourage you to come forward.

“If you have experienced sexual violence, it is not your fault, and you are not alone; there are multiple reporting and support options available to you.”

Originally published as Mackay man charged with sexual offences against children