Editor’s Note: A previous version of this story said the accused is a social worker, based on information from police. The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers has since said there is no one with the name of the accused who is or has been registered with the college. Police have updated their media release.
An arrest has been made after an employee at a shelter in Brampton sexually assaulted a victim, police say.
Peel Regional Police said in a news release Friday that on Nov. 17, the victim was at a shelter in Brampton.
“At that time, it is alleged that the accused sexually assaulted and exposed himself to the victim,” police said.
On Wednesday, 41-year-old Gairy Stephens from Brampton was arrested and charged with sexual assault and committing an indecent act in a public place.
Police said they believe there may be more victims.
Anyone with information on this case or a similar incident was asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
Stephens is scheduled to appear in a Brampton court on Feb. 12.