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Detectives from the Sunshine Coast Child Protection Investigation Unit have charged a man following investigations into the alleged indecent treatment of children.

It will be alleged theĀ 26-year-old Peregian Springs man committed a number of offences against two children known to him in a professional capacity in the surfing industry.

It will be further alleged the offences were committed in Broadbeach, Coolum Beach, Yaroomba and the greater Noosa area since August last year.

Police arrested the man on Sunday and have charged him with 12 counts of indecent treatment of children and three counts of wilful exposure.

He was due before Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Monday, December 16.

Detectives are continuing to investigate the matter and are appealing to anyone who may have experienced similar to come forward.

If you have information for police, contactĀ PolicelinkĀ by providing information using theĀ online suspicious activity formĀ 24hrs per day atĀ www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously viaĀ Crime Stoppers. CallĀ 1800 333 000Ā or report online atĀ www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote this reference number: QP2402153342

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