Brisbane man charged with drugging, raping child

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The man is due to reappear in Cleveland Magistrates Court later this month.
The man is due to reappear in Cleveland Magistrates Court later this month. Credit: Google Maps

A Brisbane man has been charged with drugging and raping a child.

The man, believed to be in his 40s, has been charged with one count of rape, indecent treatment of a child under 18, and administer drug for purpose of a sexual act.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to reappear in Cleveland Magistrates Court later this month.

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Police say investigations into the incident are ongoing.

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