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Man charged in alleged sexual assault at North York medical clinic

The Toronto Police Services emblem is photographed during a press conference at TPS headquarters, in Toronto Tuesday, May 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

A 69-year-old man has been charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault at a medical clinic in North York in November.

Toronto police said an individual attended the clinic located near Finch Avenue West and Oakdale Road, and during her examination, she was sexually assaulted.

As a result of their investigation, police arrested Ajax resident Akthar Naeem on Thursday. He has been charged with sexual assault.

Police say there may be more victims and are urging them to come forward. Anyone with information can contact police at 416-808-3100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or www.222tips.com.