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Peterborough man charged with sexual assault involving 12-year-old girl: police

A Peterborough man faced sex-related charges involving a youth. Peterborough Police Service

Editor’s Note: The charges against the accused were withdrawn in October 2022.

 

A Peterborough man is facing sex-related charges involving a girl following an investigation.

According to the Peterborough Police Service, on Thursday officers were made aware of concerns about the safety of a 12-year-old girl.

Police launched an investigation, which led to the arrest of a man.

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No details were provided on the investigation.

Pankaj Kumar, 25, of Peterborough was arrested and charged with sexual assault and sexual interference.

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He was held in custody and will appear in court in Peterborough on Friday.

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