A former central Victorian man has been charged with historical sex offences dating back to the early 80s.
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Central Victoria Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team detectives charged the 72-year-old on November 4 following a lengthy investigation.
Allegations were made against the man, who previously resided in Woodend, by five victims who were known to him.
The events allegedly occurred in Woodend between 1982 and 1988.
The Sunbury man was charged with a total of 45 offences including gross indecency with a child under 16, indecent assault of a child under 16 and sexual penetration of a child under 10.
The man faced Bendigo Magistrates' Court on Saturday and was remanded to reappear at the same court on November 7.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppers.com.au
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Alex Gretgrix
Journalist based in Bendigo, Victoria, covering health and a few local shires at the Bendigo Advertiser. Contact via alex.gretgrix@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Journalist based in Bendigo, Victoria, covering health and a few local shires at the Bendigo Advertiser. Contact via alex.gretgrix@austcommunitymedia.com.au
