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10-year-old girl allegedly assaulted by a 65-year-old massage therapist in New South Wales.

A masseur on the NSW north coast has been charged with indecent assault after allegedly attacking a 10-year-old girl during a massage session.

Police said yesterday that a 65-year-old therapist was arrested at his home in Emerald Beach on Tuesday after they attained a search warrant for the property.

The attack is alleged to have taken place last month, also at the Emerald Beach address.

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The accused has been charged with indecent assault and voyeurism, both in circumstances of aggravation. He has been granted bail and is due to face court next month.

This comes a month after an Indonesian masseur was charged with inappropriately touching a 12-year-old Perth boy during a massage in the Balinese town, Kuta.

In that case, the 47-year-old therapist reportedly confessed to police and was charged with sexual harassment.

Police are urging anyone with any information on the Emerald Beach incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.