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Man charged over indecent image

Man charged over indecent image

A Leeming man has been charged after he allegedly used his mobile phone to share a sexual image with a 12-year-old girl.

The picture was sent in April and the girl's mother contacted police after seeing the image.

Yesterday the 20-year-old man was charged with using an electronic communication to expose a person under 16 to indecent material.

He was also charged with attempting to proocure a person under 16 for sexual activity as well as possessing cannabis and a smoking implement.

He will appear in Fremantle Magistrate's Court on July 15.

If you have any information on child abuse or exploitation contact Crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.