A 42-year-old man from the northern suburbs of Canberra has been charged with six counts of incest under 10 years/lineal descent and four counts of aggravated act of indecency/under 10 years.

Police allege the accused sexually assaulted two children related to him between 2014 and 2016, with incidents allegedly occurring over a period of two years.The investigation was conducted by ACT Policing's Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team, leading to the man's arrest on July 24, 2026.He is due to appear in court but cannot be identified for legal reasons.The charges relate to historical offences dating back over a decade.

Police have urged anyone affected by sexual violence to report incidents through local police stations or via the 131444 hotline, with options for online reporting of historical cases.Support services are available for those impacted, including Lifeline, Kids Helpline, and beyondblue.

The case highlights ongoing efforts by authorities to address historical sexual abuse allegations and provides resources for survivors seeking assistance.