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Detectives are appealing for public assistance in relation to an alleged sexual assault incident at Mooloolaba late last year.

It will be alleged a 23-year-old Townsville man attended Mooloolaba Beach with a teenage girl between 10.30pm on November 30 and 1am on December 1, when he assaulted her and pushed her into the ocean.

The man was charged with one count of rape and contravening an order about information necessary to access information stored electronically.

He is due to reappear in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on February 24.

The Maroochydore Child Protection and Investigation Unit is appealing for anyone who witnessed the alleged incident or approached the man and woman at the time to come forward. Quote this reference number: QP2402061854.

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 000. You can 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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