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Peregian Springs man in surfing industry arrested, charged with indecent treatment of children

A 26-year-old Peregian Springs man has been arrested after allegedly committing offences against two children known to him in a professional capacity in the surfing industry.

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

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

Police arrested the man on Sunday 15 December 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 16 December.

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

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