Police charge man over alleged sexual assault of girl in Perth’s north-east

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Police have charged a 25-year-old man over the alleged sexual assault of a seven year-old girl in Ellenbrook.
Police allege the man broke into the home in the early hours of Monday morning and assaulted the girl while she was sleeping in her bed.
After spending several days in the area searching for clues, the man was taken into custody yesterday afternoon and questioned by detectives from the Child Abuse Squad.
He has been charged with six offences including aggravated home burglary and indecently dealing with a child under 13.
He’s due to face a Midland Magistrate today.