The father of two children has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing them.

A 42-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident, police said in a statement. He also allegedly sexually assaulted his two children and a relative, police added.

The case is being investigated by the police. A case of sexual assault of a girl in an island in Thaa Atoll also surfaced yesterday. Police and the Family Development Agency are investigating the case.