A Georgetown man is facing multiple charges after a teenage girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in Georgetown last month.
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) says it happened on Monday, May 25th at about 7:10 p.m. in the area of James Street and Draper Street. Investigators allege the teenage victim was walking in the area when she was approached by a man who initiated a conversation before sexually assaulting her.
Police arrested 28-year-old Sankalp Singh on Friday, May 29th. He has been charged with:
- Sexual Assault
- Invitation to Sexual Touching
- Sexual Interference
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton. Police say the victim did not suffer any physical injuries.
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 online.
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.
Additional information can be found here. A valuable resource for information is also available on the Survivors Voices website.
