Canberra woman accused of sexually abusing granddaughter, uploading footage to TikTok

A 50-year-old Canberra woman has been arrested after she allegedly repeatedly sexually abused her toddler granddaughter and posted it to TikTok.

Late last month, TikTok alerted police about new child abuse material being uploaded to the platform.

Yesterday, following investigations, a woman was arrested at a southern Canberra home.

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She was charged with aggravated acts of indecency against a child under 10 years, using a child to produce aggravated child exploitation material and using a carriage service for child abuse materials.

Police urge any victims of sexual assault, including anyone who is aware of intimate images being shared without the subject's consent, to come forward.

TikTok issued a statement confirming they had alerted police as soon as they had become aware of the material.

"Late last month, TikTok's Trust anmd Safety team proactively observed content of concern on the platform, relating to an Australian minor," a spokesperson said.

"As soon as this content was discovered, it was removed, and reported to the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE).

"The content was discovered and removed before it had any views.

"TikTok also worked closely with the Australian Federal Police, providing them with key information to help them locate the child.

"TikTok Australia is proud to partner with the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) and law enforcement agencies to ensure the ongoing safety and security of our community."

If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, you can report to police by attending a police station or calling 131444.