Man charged with sexual offences against two children

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Sussex Police said the man faces four charges

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A man has been charged with multiple sexual offences against two children under six in Crowborough.

Sussex Police said Andrew Evans, 38, of no fixed address, had been charged with sexual assault by penetration on a boy, sexual assault by touching on a girl and two counts of sexual assault by penetration.

Police received reports of sexual offences against the children, alleged to have taken place between September 2021 and January 2022, and launched an investigation.

Evans is due to appear before Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Monday. Police said the victims and their families are being supported by specialist officers.

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