A man has been arrested on bail offences and three suspects are sought as Hamilton police investigate several reported sexual assaults during a block party at McMaster University.
The school said one person was sexually assaulted in a bathroom while four others filed complaints of unwanted touching during the Light Up the Night event on April 8. The party, organized by student groups, celebrated the end of class.
McMaster said it contacted police immediately after campus security received complaints that night. A McMaster student Facebook group said there has been “ongoing sexual harassment” at the school.
In a statement, McMaster called the block party incidents “troubling and unacceptable” and said services such as security stations, escorted walks and sexual assault counselling are available for students.
Police said Tuesday they’re looking for three males who may have been involved in the reported sexual assaults that weekend, and believe there may be more victims.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
Ibrahim Passawe, 19 of Oshawa, was arrested Saturday and charged with five counts of fail to comply with recognizance and two counts of breach of probation.