Sexual assault in Ottawa: Man charged with alleged assault of teenager

Ottawa police have filed charges against a 25-year-old man for allegedly assaulting a late-teenage girl while driving her home.

Police charged Samer Al-Askhali of Ottawa with sexual assault and false imprisonment.

According to police, the alleged incident occurred last weekend.

Al-Askhali is due to appear in court today.

Investigators believe there may be more victims and more incidents.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Ottawa Police Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5944. Tips can also be sent to [email protected].

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).