Multiple men charged in separate child sexual assault cases across Australia

A 78-year-old man from Deception Bay, Queensland, has been charged with attempted rape and indecent treatment of a child under 12 after allegedly assaulting a young girl in a park toilet block on February 15. Witnesses reported seeing the man, who uses a mobility scooter, enter the facility with the girl, leading to an intervention by a bystander and subsequent police involvement. Authorities believe the man and the child were not known to each other but frequent the park. Detective Inspector Phil Hurst urged anyone with information about similar incidents to come forward, emphasizing the importance of reporting such offenses. The man is scheduled to appear in court on March 5. This case follows a broader concern regarding public safety and the potential for more unidentified victims in the area.