Australian man charged after allegedly using cable ties to detain children - BBC News

State officials say they are "appalled" by footage appearing to show two children tied up and crying.

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Watch: Children seen allegedly restrained by cable ties in Australia

A Western Australian man has been charged with aggravated assault after allegedly using cable ties to restrain three children.

Police said the man had detained the six-year-old girl and two boys aged seven and eight after finding them swimming on a vacant property.

Video circulated online appears to show two of the children tied up and crying.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-68487304

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