Burlington man charged with sexual assault of youth

A 53-year-old Burlington man is facing multiple charges in connection with an alleged incident involving a youth.

Halton police report that the victim - a 15-year-old boy - met the accused on an online dating site and subsequently met him at an undisclosed Burlington location on the evening of March 13.

The accused then reportedly led the victim to his residence, where the victim was allegedly sexually assaulted.

Police say the victim's age was known to the accused prior to arranging the meeting.

The victim notified police and an investigation ensued.

Yesterday (Mar. 17), the Halton Regional Police Service's Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit executed a Criminal Code search warrant at a Burlington residence in relation to the investigation.

A Burlington man was arrested and charged with:

Luring a child

Invitation to sexual touching

Sexual assault

Sexual interference

He's being held in custody pending a bail hearing.

The charges have not been proven in court.

This case is subject to a publication ban under the Criminal Code of Canada, and police will not be providing additional details at this time.

Victims of violence and/or sexual assault and witnesses are encouraged to contact the Halton Regional Police Service. The following is a list of valuable support services and resources in our region for victims of violence and/or sexual assault:

Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit: 905-825-4777, ext. 5239, or by email at VictimServices@haltonpolice.ca

Nina's Place (sexual assault and domestic assault care centre): 905-336-4116 or 905-681-4880

Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS): 905-875-1555 (24-hour crisis line)

Radius Child & Youth Services: 905-825-3242 (Oakville) or 1-855-744-9001

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (24-hour crisis line)

THRIVE Counselling: 905-845-3811 or 905-637-5256