A 71-year-old Nova Scotia man is facing more than a dozen charges in relation to alleged sexual assaults against children and youth over the past 50 years in Kings County.

RCMP say they received a report in early April of an alleged sexual assault involving a child.

Cpl. Carlie McCann said as the investigation progressed, several other people told officers they had also been allegedly assaulted by Terry Hill Sr. of Cambridge, N.S.

The complainants were known to Hill, and the offences allegedly took place between the 1970s and present day, said McCann.

Although some victims are now adults, all were children or youth at the time of the alleged assaults, she said.

McCann said the investigations are at different stages, so police will not share how many victims have reached out.

Investigators believe there may be others who were allegedly assaulted by Hill.

‘We want to hear from you’

Hill is facing a number of charges including four counts of sexual assault, four counts of sexual interference and two counts of uttering threats.

He appeared in Kentville provincial court on April 10 and was released on conditions. The Public Prosecution Service says he’s scheduled to appear in court again on May 13.

McCann said there is support available to victims of sexual assaults, including through RCMP Victim Services.

She noted that there is no time limit on reporting sexual offences to police.

Anyone who wants to reach out should know as well that what your engagement is with police can depend on what you feel safe and comfortable doing,” said McCann in an interview on Friday.

So if you want to speak to police or seek out resources without continuing with charges or a court process, that can be done.

“We want to hear from you and work with you to support what you need.”

Anyone who would like to speak with police is asked to contact Kings District RCMP at 902-275-3583 or their local police.

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