Melbourne childcare worker charged with sexual abuse offences as 1,200 children to be tested for infectious diseases

Victoria police allege Point Cook man Joshua Brown sexually assaulted infants and children in his care at a western suburbs childcare centreFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictorian health authorities are recommending 1,200 children get tested for infectious diseases after a Melbourne childcare worker was charged with allegedly sexually abusing infants and children in his care.Police on Tuesday confirmed Point Cook man Joshua Brown, 26, was charged last month with more than 70 offences relating to eight alleged victims aged between five months and two years old.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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