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Toronto police have arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting two students at a school last month.
Police said they initially got a call for a sex assault in the area of Danforth Avenue and Birchmount Road on Oct. 9.
Investigators then learned that a suspect entered a school on Sept. 30, identifying himself as a Grade 12 student.
He then allegedly sexually assaulted two students.
In a news release on Wednesday, the suspect was identified as 24-year-old Shaffat Hussain of Toronto.
He has been charged with sexual interference and two counts of sexual assault.
Police have released his image, as they believe there may be additional victims.
They are asking anyone with information to contact investigators at 416-808-4100.
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If you or someone you know is struggling with sexual assault or trauma, the following resources are available to support people in crisis:
- Call 911 if you are in immediate danger or fear for your safety.
- The Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres’ website has a comprehensive list of sexual assault centres in Canada that offer information, advocacy and counselling.
- The Ending Violence Association of Canada‘s website has links to helplines, support services and locations across Canada that offer sexual assault kits.
- Indian Residential School Survivors Society crisis lines: +1 866 925 4419 or +1 800 721 0066 (24/7)
- Toronto Rape Crisis Centre crisis line: +1 416 597 8808 (24/7)
- Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline: +1 833 900 1010 (24/7)
- Trans Lifeline: +1 877 330 6366
- Suicide Crisis Helpline: call or text 988 (24/7)
- Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre for current and former Canadian Armed Forces members: +1 844 750 1648
- Read about your rights as a victim on the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime website.
