Sex assault squad detectives charge 27-year-old NDIS worker with indecent assault on resident in their 80s

An aged care worker has been charged with indecently assaulting an elderly resident at a facility in Perth’s western suburbs. Police on Tuesday said they charged a 27-year-old man over the alleged sickening crimes which are alleged to have occurred on March 22. Sex assault squad detectives say the man indecently assaulted a vulnerable resident of the facility, who is aged in their 80s. It is believed the accused is employed by the National Disability Insurance Scheme and works at other aged care facilities in Perth. The Marangaroo man has been charged with three counts of indecently dealing with an incapable person and has been remanded in custody. He is set to face the Perth Magistrates Court on April 2. This investigation is ongoing and police urge anyone with information relating to this matter, or any similar incidents, to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online here. If you have been a victim of sexual abuse, or if you have information about someone being abused, please contact police on 131 444, or report the information via the Safe2Say online reporting platform.