Queensland police have charged an 86-year-old man over an alleged historic child sexual assault said to have occurred in Mount Isa in 1976. Detectives from the Mount Isa Child Protection Investigation Unit allege the offence occurred in The Gap. The man was arrested at an address in Laravale on November 8 after a warrant was issued and was charged with one count of indecent treatment of a girl under 16. He is due to appear at Beenleigh Magistrates Court on November 16. Detective Senior Sergeant Shauna McIvor acknowledged the victim-survivor for coming forward and said people reporting sexual assault should be supported and treated with dignity. Queensland Police said sexual assault can be reported online, by phone or at a police station. People in immediate danger should call emergency services on 000, while confidential support is available through the Queensland Sexual Assault Helpline at 1800 010 120 and 1800RESPECT at 1800 737 732. Post navigation Driver Crashes Into Bundaberg Building