A man in his 70s from Trafford has been charged with non-recent sexual abuse of teenagers.
Greater Manchester Police have said that following an investigation by the force's Trafford District Complex Safeguarding Hub, charges have been brought against a man from Sale.
Thomas Davin, 71, has been charged with six counts of rape, four counts of sexual assault and one count of sexual activity with a child.
All of the charges involve alleged sexual abuse of children aged between 14 and 17.
#CHARGED | Following an investigation led by GMP's #Trafford District Complex Safeguarding Hub into reports of non-recent sexual abuse against children aged between 14 and 17, a man has been charged.
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Davin is set to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Tuesday, April 30.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of rape or other sexual offences, you are encouraged not to suffer in silence and report it to the police by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency.
You can also report information and crimes on our website (www.gmp.police.uk) using the 'report' tool. Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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