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Picton man charged following reports of historic sexual assaults involving children

Ontario Provincial Police have charged a man in connection with reported sexual assaults involving minors. Global News file

A 67-year-old Picton, Ont., man is facing sex-related charges in relation to reported historical sexual assaults.

On April 20, Prince Edward County OPP say they received information about the reported assaults, which began in 2009.

As a result of an investigation, on April 25, OPP say officers searched a home on Pitt Street in Picton. Following that search, OPP arrested a 67-year-old man, who cannot be identified in order to protect the identity of the victims.

According to police, the man was charged with sexual assault, sexual assault on a person under 16, invitation to sexual touching under 16 years of age, voyeurism and criminal harassment.

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The man was released on bail.

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OPP are asking anyone with information about the case to contact them at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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