SA child sex case: Adelaide man arrested over historic abuse allegations from 1990 to 2001

The 68-year-old man was arrested in relation to historic child sexual offences allegedly committed between 1990 to 2001.

Matthew Quagliotto
The Nightly
South Australian Police have arrested a 68-year-old Adelaide man over historic child sex allegations.
South Australian Police have arrested a 68-year-old Adelaide man over historic child sex allegations. Credit: AAP

South Australian Police have charged an Adelaide man with historical child sexual offences.

Detectives from the Special Crime Investigation Section within the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Service arrested the southern suburbs man on Thursday over allegations regarding seven victims.

The man was subsequently charged with 19 offences including unlawful sexual intercourse and indecent assault. Police allege the offences took place over an 11-year period from 1990 to 2001.

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The arrested man has been bailed to appear in court on 16 November and the investigation continues.

Anyone with information regarding this matter is urged to contact Crimestoppers online at crimestopperssa.com or on 1800333000.

1800RESPECT (1800 737 732)

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