On January 1st police started an investigation into a reported sexual assault.
Investigation revealed the victim was sexually assaulted on several occasions between June 2022 and January 2023.
The accused and victim were known to each other.
A 38-year-old resident of West Perth has been charged with sexual assault on a person under the age of 16, sexual interference and sexual invitation to touching under the age of 16.
The accused is being held in custody pending a bail hearing.