Murgon court: Man, 23, faces allegations of rape, indecent treatment of child
The 23-year-old man fronted the Murgon court for the first time on charges of rape and indecent treatment of a child. Full details:
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A South Burnett man accused of rape and the indecent treatment of a child has appeared in court for the first time.
The 23-year-old man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, is facing one count each of rape and the indecent treatment of a child under 16 (lineal descendant, guardian or carer).
Police prosecutor Sergeant Barry Stevens told the Murgon Magistrates Court the case will rely heavily on DNA evidence.
“We have got preliminary advice of DNA being located, but we haven’t got a formal statement yet. That is still outstanding,” he said
Sergeant Stevens said the brief of evidence has been supplied to the defence
The 23-year-old was represented by lawyer Mark Werner.
The matter was adjourned till August 30 for a committal mention.
He is currently on bail.
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