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Man charged after woman reportedly sexually assaulted using ride share app: police

Police say a 24-year-old man has been charged in connection with a sexual assault investigation in Toronto.
Police say a 24-year-old man has been charged in connection with a sexual assault investigation in Toronto. Toronto police / handout

A 24-year-old man from Brampton has been charged in connection with a sexual assault investigation in Toronto, police say.

Officers said on Oct. 30, a woman ordered transportation from a ride-sharing app.

Police said during the ride, the woman fell asleep.

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Officers said she was allegedly sexually assaulted during the ride.

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Police said on Oct. 30, 24-year-old Harpreet Brar from Brampton, was arrested.

He has been charged with sexual assault.

Police said investigators believe there may be more victims.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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