Mississauga man charged after allegedly sexually assaulting 'multiple' children: police
A Mississauga man has been charged after allegedly sexually assaulting "multiple" children, Peel police said.
The accused, 28, communicated through social media with the victims under the user name "-PoloPapi-" between September to June, police said in a news release Saturday.
Police said he "engaged in sexual relations with the victims who were under the age of 16."
CBC Toronto has reached out to police to confirm the number of victims.
The accused was arrested on Wednesday and charged with two counts each of sexual assault and sexual interference. He has also been charged with one count of assault and one count of breaching a probation order.
He was held for a bail hearing and appeared in court in Brampton, police said.
Investigators believe there may be more victims and witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to contact police or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers.
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