Tip from Australia leads to rescue of alleged child porn victim, 4, in Ontario

LONDON, Ont. — Police say a tip from Australia has led to the rescue of a four-year-old alleged victim of child pornography in Ontario.

London, Ont., police say they were notified Wednesday by the Queensland Police Service that images of a young girl were being shared through a website located in Russia.

They say officer searched a home in the city on Thursday and seized a mobile phone and several computer devices.

Police say a 40-year-old London man has been arrested and faces 11 charges, including possession of child pornography, making child pornography, making child pornography available, voyeurism, and making a voyeuristic recording available.

They say the accused is not being identified to protect the identity of the alleged victim.

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Police say the girl was not physically injured and is receiving appropriate support from victim services and family members.

The Canadian Press