A Peterborough, Ont., man is facing sex-related charges involving a girl following an investigation by police.
According to the Peterborough Police Service, on Dec. 30, 2021, police were made aware of incidents over a period of several months involving a 13-year-old girl.
The investigation led to arrest of one man, police said Tuesday.
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Harshitkumar Patel, 30, of Peterborough was arrested and charged with sexual interference and sexual assault.
He was held in custody and appeared in court on Dec. 31, at which time he was released.
He is scheduled to make another court appearance in Peterborough on Jan. 13.
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