A Mississauga man has been arrested and charged following a sexual assault investigation at a Milton massage business.
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) says that 52-year-old Ayman Alkassem was working at Massage Addict, located at 1130 Steeles Avenue in Milton, at the time of the offence. Police were contacted after a woman was sexually assaulted during a recent massage at that location.
On Friday, June 27th, Alkassem was arrested and charged with one count of Sexual Assault.
He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Alkassem has been employed at other massage studios, including additional locations in Mississauga. Police believe there may be additional victims.
Anyone with information, or anyone who has been victimized by the accused is asked to contact the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit at 905-825-4777 ext. 8970.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
Sexual assault is any touching of another person without their consent where the touching is of a sexual nature, or where the sexual integrity of the victim is violated. A sexual assault can range from unwanted touching to sexual assault involving penetration.
There is no statute of limitation when it comes to reporting a sexual assault. This means that no matter how long ago the sexual assault happened, you can still report it to police for investigation.
Victims of violence and/or sexual assault can contact the Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit at 905-825-4777 for support.
