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Girl, 12, allegedly sexually assaulted by man at Brampton park

File photo of Peel Regional Police 21 Division station and cruisers in Brampton. Nick Westoll / File / Global News.

Peel Regional Police are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a young girl in a Brampton park.

The interaction happened around 8:20 p.m. Monday evening at Francis H Taylor Park, in the area of Ashby Field and James Potter roads.

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A 12-year-old girl told police she was sexually assaulted by a man, who fled the park after the incident.

The man is described as black, 20- to 29-years-old, with a stocky build and black hair. He is believed to have a Caribbean accent.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peel investigators at (905) 453–2121, ext. 3460, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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