A Brampton man has been charged following a sexual assault that took place during a procedure at a medical centre in Alliston, Ont., on Tuesday.
“The members of the Nottawasaga OPP Crime Unit work with victims to encourage reporting of serious crimes. Victim impact and understanding is a primary goal when investigating a crime against a person,” Nottawasaga OPP Det.-Sgt. Sarah Vance said in a statement.
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“Officers are committed to assisting victims during what is often the worst experience of their lives, providing support throughout criminal investigations and pending court proceedings.”
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Ankur Sharma, 35, from Brampton has been charged with sexual assault following Tuesday’s incident.
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He was released from police custody and will appear in court in April.
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Police say Sharma previously worked as a medical technologist in the Windsor area.
Any additional victims or anyone with information can contact Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
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