Man accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl over several years

ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WTXF) - Police have arrested a man who they say is responsible for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl.

The incident was first reported back on June 29 when the victim reported that Bruce Beatty, had sexually assaulted her multiple times over the past two years.

The assaults reportedly took place at the victim's home and her family was unaware the assaults were taking place.

Investigators took Beatty, 49, into custody after he turned himself in to the Abington Police Department on Thursday. He was transported to the Montgomery County Correction Facility after failing to post bail.

Beatty, a Philadelphia resident, has been charged with involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and related offenses.