Police are urging alleged potential victims to come forward after a man was charged with multiple child sexual assault offences.

The 61-year-old was arrested at a Mackay home in north Queensland on Saturday following extensive investigations.

Police allege the man sexually assaulted two boys known to him in the Mackay area across several months.

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He has been charged with 10 counts of indecent treatment of a child under 16, as well as one count each of rape and grooming a child under 16 with intent to procure engagement in a sexual act.

He was refused bail and is scheduled to appear in Mackay Magistrates Court on Monday.

Police have urged anyone with further information or similar experiences to come forward, noting the man previously lived in other areas of Queensland.

“We understand this man has previously resided in Brisbane, within the Deception Bay area, before living in Mackay, and there may be someone out there with more information that could assist this investigation, and we encourage you to come forward,” Mackay CPIU Detective Sergeant Glenn Burley said.

“If you have experienced sexual violence, it is not your fault, and you are not alone; there are multiple reporting and support options available to you.”