A man who volunteered at a primary school north of Perth sexually assaulted an eight-year-old girl more than 10 years ago, detectives claim.
Police spokeswoman Susan Usher said a 63-year-old man from Karrinyup, who helped out at the Lake Gwelup Primary school, has been charged with three counts of indecent dealing with a child under 13.
The alleged child sex abuse happened at the Lake Gwelup Primary School in 2005 and 206.
Photo: Viki LascarisThe charges date back to incidences in 2005 and 2006, which happened during school hours.
Detectives seized a computer and electronic storage devices containing child exploitation material after a raid on the man's home last Wednesday.
The man was subsequently charged with possessing child exploitation material and drug paraphernalia.
He will face Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
Inquiries are ongoing and detectives urge anyone with any information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.
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