Manitoba

Brandon man charged with sexually assaulting young female family member, police say

The 27-year-old man is accused of sexually abusing the girl several times dating back to 2011, Brandon police say.

Youth comes forward with allegations relative, 27, sexually abused her numerous times dating back to 2011

A 27-year-old has been accused of sexually abusing a minor, who is also a female family member, several times dating back to 2011, Brandon police say. (Riley Laychuk/CBC)

A 27-year-old man has been charged with a trio of offences after he allegedly sexually exploited a young female family member several times over the past seven years.

On Friday, Brandon police arrested the man, who was then charged with sexual assault, sexual interference and sexual exploitation.

The youth came forward in December with allegations a family member sexually abused her a number of times dating back to 2011, police said.

The man was scheduled to appear in court on Saturday.

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