A Cannon County man has been charged with rape of a child.

Abdul Nassel Alataby was taken into custody on Tuesday, according to Investigator Chris Brown with the Cannon County Sheriff's Department.

Investigator Brown assisted Deputy Chip Avera in working the case, which was initiated at 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

Brown said the Department of Children's Services assisted in working the case and following an interview of the alleged victim on Tuesday afternoon, Alataby was arrested and charged.

According to Brown, the incidents have allegedly occurred over a period of three years, the last being this past December.

Alataby, 54, is being held at the Cannon County Jail. His bond is set at $25,000. His initial court date has been set for June 12.

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