A teacher at a secondary school in the city’s east end has been charged for allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a student under the age of 18.
Police allege that a teacher at Bendale Business and Technical Institute, located at 1555 Midland Ave., began a sexual relationship with a female student under the age of 18.
On Friday, police arrested a suspect in connection with the case.
He has since been released on bail with conditions forbidding him from being in a position of trust or authority to anyone under the age of 18.
According to police, the accused has been a teacher with the Toronto District School Board since 2000. He has also taught at Martingrove Collegiate Institute, located at 50 Winterton Dr., police said.
Matthew Elms, 39, of Toronto, is charged with sexual exploitation. He is scheduled to appear in court on July 25.
Police believe there may be more victims.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2922 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
