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Charges laid in historic sex abuse case in St. Catharines

Niagara Regional Police have charged a 74-year-old man in connection with alleged sexual assaults that took place between 1975 and 1988. Niagara Regional Police

Niagara Regional Police have arrested a man in connection with an investigation into allegations of sexual assault that took place between 1975 and 1988 in St. Catharines.

Police say the alleged victims were a young boy and girl, who were both under the age of 14 at the time of the alleged offences.

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As a result of the investigation, 74-year-old David Kozac was arrested Friday and is facing several charges, including gross indecency, buggery, indecent assault and sexual assault.

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Investigators believe that there may be more victims who have not yet come forward.

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Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the sexual assault unit at 905-688-4111, Option 4, ext. 5100

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