British tourist accused of taking nude photos of Namibian children

The 65-year old Briton is also accused of inappropriately touching children while on a holiday in Namibia.

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Douglas Robert Brook is also accused of touching the children inappropriately while on a holiday in central Namibia.

Police said the suspect targeted young boys and girls from the indigenous San community in the central Otjozondjupa region.

The 65-year old Briton faces 38 charges, including rape, indecent assault and child exploitation, Namibia local media reported.

The British national, who arrived in Namibia last week for a holiday, is yet to respond to the charges.