Rape charges, Townsville
Detectives from Townsville’s Child Protection and Investigation Unit (CPIU) have today charged a man with rape and attempting to pervert the course of justice offences.
It will be alleged the 52-year-old was employed as a medical practitioner when he sexually assaulted a former patient in 2012.
The man is alleged to have also sexually assaulted a woman known to him between 2016 and 2017.
He has been charged with eight counts of rape, one count of attempting to pervert the course of justice and breach of bail.
The man is expected to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court tomorrow.
Detectives are also encouraging anyone who feels they may have been assaulted by the man to contact police.
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