A 29-year-old Queensland man has been charged with multiple offences, including rape, as he is investigated for the alleged sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl. The man is alleged to have used social media to communicate with the girl before travelling to a small town in South Burnett, north of Brisbane, on December 16. Detectives allege he had met the girl in person before the alleged offences took place.Yesterday, detectives executed a search warrant at an address in Mount Coolum and arrested a 29-year-old local man. He has been charged with rape, indecent assault on a child under 12, possession of dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. Police refused him bail and he will appear in Caboolture Local Court today. Contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.
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