Last month, detectives from the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad commenced an investigation following reports a young girl had been sexually assaulted by a man who was known to her.

Following extensive investigations, detectives arrested a 30-year-old man at a home in Condobolin about 1.30pm on Wednesday, March 11 .

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He was taken to Condobolin Police Station and charged with sexual intercourse with child under age of 10 years (DV).

The man was refused bail to appear at Parkes Local Court on Thursday, March 12, where he was formally refused bail to re-appear at the same court on Monday, March 16.

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The Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad is comprised of detectives who are specially trained to investigate matters against children and adults, including sexual assault, serious physical abuse, and extreme cases of neglect.

Anyone with concerns about suspected child abuse or exploitation should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page. Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

People should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter pages.

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