By Holly Thompson and Connor McGoverne
WA Police have charged ex-AFL player Barry Cable with the alleged historical sexual abuse of a young girl.
The 80-year-old faces criminal charges that he allegedly indecently dealt with, and had unlawful carnal knowledge of, a girl who police say was just nine to 10 years old at the time.
Disgraced AFL legend Barry Cable (left, centre) and Police Commissioner Col Blanch.
He will appear before Perth Magistrate’s Court on May 30.
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Holly Thompson is a journalist with WAtoday, specialising in education.Connect via Twitter or email.
Connor McGoverne is a reporter for 9 News Perth.
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