Police have charged a 65-year-old Halifax man for sexual offences against a child.

William James Martin is charged with sexual assault, sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching and providing sexually explicit material to a child.

Halifax Regional Police said in a news release Tuesday&nbsp;the charges involve a child under 10 who was known to Martin last year and this year.

Police received a complaint&nbsp;on March 11. Two weeks later, investigators arrested Martin and conducted a search of a Halifax residence where electronic devices were taken.

Police said they are not providing further details to protect the victim's identity.

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Police charge Halifax man for sexual offences against child under 10

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