Former Neighbours star Craig McLachlan has been charged with common and indecent assault in Australia.
The actor, who played Henry Ramsay on the soap in the late 1980s and also appeared on Home and Away as Grant Mitchell, was charged in Melbourne.
McLachlan is charged with one count of common assault, eight counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted indecent assault.
A spokesperson for the actor said in a statement: "Craig is innocent of these charges, which will be vigorously defended."
McLachlan is scheduled to appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court on February 8.
As well as his appearances on the two soaps the actor won Australia's big TV award, the Gold Logie, in 1990, and has also appeared on the Doctor Blake Mysteries.
He appeared on Neighbours as the brother of Kylie Minogue's character Charlene between 1987 and 1989, and also appeared alongside other stars at the beginning of their careers, including Guy Pearce and Russell Crowe.
The actor later appeared on Home and Away for a brief stint between 1990 and 1991 as teacher Grant, before going on to a number of film and TV appearances.
Neighbours airs weekdays at 1.45pm and 5.30pm on Channel 5. Home and Away also airs on Channel 5 on weekdays.
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