A primary school bus driver in Western Australia's South West region has been charged with allegedly blindfolding a 14-year-old girl, driving her somewhere and sexually assaulting her twice.
The principal of a primary school in WA's South West has told parents sex charges laid against a bus driver did not relate to his work.
Cleve Maynard Pain has appeared in Bunbury Magistrates Court charged with assaulting a 14-year-old girl.
It is alleged the 51-year-old met the teenager online via an instant messaging app and arranged to meet her in person.
He allegedly met her earlier this month and blindfolded her before driving her to a location where he sexually assaulted her.
Police say he blindfolded her again and drove her back to where he collected her.
He has been charged with two counts of sexual penetration of a child over 13 and under 16, one count of intent to expose a child to indecent material and one count of possessing child exploitation material.
Parents urged to contact police with any concerns
The WA Education Department has said the man drove a bus for one public primary school, not a high school.
The ABC understands the principal of the primary school has written to parents saying "It is understood the charges do not relate to his duties as a bus driver".
The principal said, "I understand this news may be concerning to families and as such, when available, I will provide as much information as I am able to.
"If you have concerns about your child, you may wish to contact WA Police directly".
A replacement driver was arranged so there would not be an impact on the service.
Police say their investigation is ongoing.
Cleve Maynard Pain is due to appear in court again on October 26.
