Man charged with alleged rape of 11-year-old girl north of Brisbane

A 29-year-old Queensland man has been charged with multiple offences including rape following an investigation into alleged sexual offences against an 11-year-old girl.

Police allege the man used social media to communicate with the girl before he travelled to a town in South Burnett, north of Brisbane, on December 16.

Detectives said he met with the girl before the alleged offences took place.

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Detectives executed a search warrant at a Mount Coolum address yesterday and arrested a 29-year-old local man.

He has been charged with one count each of rape, indecent treatment of a child under 12, possessing dangerous drugs, and possessing a drug utensil.

He was refused police bail and is due to appear before Caboolture Magistrates Court today.

Readers seeking support can contact the National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service on 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or the Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.