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Boy charged after two 6-year-old girls sexually assaulted at Toronto summer camp

The Toronto Police Services emblem is photographed during a press conference at TPS headquarters, in Toronto on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Editor’s Note: This story was updated on Sept. 13 after Toronto police rescinded some information due to a publication ban under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Toronto police say a 14-year-old boy is facing charges after two six-year-old girls were allegedly sexually assaulted at a summer camp.

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Police said the boy was in a “position of trust” at a Toronto summer camp called Jack of Sports.

The camp, located at Western Technical Commercial School, took place between July 17 and July 21.

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“During this time, the boy repeatedly sexually assaulted two six-year-old girls,” police allege.

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference.

Police said they are concerned there may be more victims. Anyone with information is asked to come forward.

Due to the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the identity of the boy cannot be revealed due to his age.

In a statement to Global News, the owner of Jack of Sports said the accused is not an employee of Jack of Sports and was not registered for any other programming.

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“Upon being notified of the alleged incident, Jack of Sports promptly contacted and notified all parents at the Multisport camp that the accused minor may have come into contact with,” the statement read.

“Jack of Sports is deeply troubled by the allegations advanced against this camper and is committed to doing everything possible to prevent these situations from occurring.”

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