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Police appeal for people to come forward after man charged over alleged sex offences

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A man has been charged with sexual offences that allegedly occurred at a home massage business on the Sunshine Coast.

It is alleged the incidents occurred at a Sunshine Beach business last month.

A 34-year-old Sunshine Beach man has been charged with one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault.

He is due to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on December 16.

Sunshine Coast Criminal Investigation Branch officer in charge Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Chris Duhig said investigations were ongoing.

“Our investigations lead us to believe there may be more victims,” Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Duhig said.

“We’re appealing to anyone with further information relating to the matter or victims of similar incidents at the massage business to come forward.

“There are multiple ways to report what has happened to you depending on your situation.”

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online. Quote this reference number: QP2402002161.

If you’ve experienced sexual assault, it is not your fault and you are not alone. There are multiple ways to report what has happened to you depending on your situation. If there’s an immediate danger, call triple-0. You can also report online, over the phone or face to face at a police station. There are also Alternative Reporting Options available depending on your situation.

For confidential information, counselling and support, call the State-wide Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 or 1800 RESPECT for 24-hour help.

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