Cooloongup man, 65, charged with 29 historical sex abuse offences over alleged offending against four girls

A Perth man has been charged with almost 30 historical sex abuse offences over the alleged assault of four young girls over a decade. Sex assault squad detectives have charged a 65-year-old Cooloongup man with multiple counts of rape and indecent dealing offences. Police allege that the man either raped, had a relationship with or indecently dealt with four female victims aged between eight and 15. It is alleged that the offending took place between 1998 and 2007. The man is due to front Rockingham Magistrates Court on Thursday charged with 29 offences. The accused is facing 16 charges relating to the sexual penetration of a child, two charges of sexual relationship with a child and 11 indecent dealing offences. Police are continuing their investigation and urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Anybody who is a victim of sexual abuse is urged by detectives to contact police on 131 444. Information can be provided anonymously through the Safe2Say online reporting platform.