Police have charged a former Toronto elementary school teacher in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a student more than 45 years ago.
Police say that the victim, a boy, was sexually assaulted by his teacher sometime in 1970.
According to police, the suspect was employed as a teacher in Toronto from the 1970’s through the 1990’s. During that time, police also say that he served as a hockey coach.
James David Hicks, 76, of Sudbury, was arrested by Ontario Provincial Police on Oct. 21 and charged with one count of sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age.
Police say that they are concerned that there may be additional victims who have not come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (416) 808-5404 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
