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Man charged with sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl at downtown Toronto swimming pool

A 60-year-old man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl at a swimming facility in downtown Toronto, police said.

On June 18, around 5 p.m., authorities were called to the area of ​​Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue West for reports of a sexual assault.

It is alleged that a 10-year-old girl was swimming in a pool when the accused swam towards her and sexually assaulted her.

On Tuesday, police said Atayab Siddiqi, 60, of Toronto, was charged with sexual assault and sexual battery. He appeared in court on June 22.

Siddiqi is described as 5’4″ tall, weighing about 120 pounds, with brown eyes and a shaved head. Police have released a photo of the man and believe there may be more victims.