Mississauga man arrested after sexual assault investigation in Acton

Published August 31, 2022 at 12:08 pm

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid charges on a Mississauga man after a sexual assault investigation in Acton.

On August 24, 2022, police were called to an address where officers attended. Following an investigation, police arrested 28-year-old Magdy Ibrahim from Mississauga.

According to police, Ibrahim has been charged with sexual assault and criminal harassment.

Police say the victim in this occurrence is a female youth and also believe there may be additional victims.

Sexual assault is any touching of another person without their consent where the touching is of a sexual nature, or where the sexual integrity of the victim is violated.

A sexual assault can range from unwanted touching to sexual assault involving penetration.

The community is reminded that there is no statute of limitation when it comes to reporting a sexual assault.

This means that no matter how long ago the sexual assault happened, it can still be reported to the police for investigation.

Victims of violence and/or sexual assault can contact the Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit at 905-825-4777 for support.

Additional information can be found in our Sexual Assault Information Guide and anyone with additional information is asked to contact the HRPS Child and Sexual Assault (CASA) Unit at 905-825-4777 ext. 8970.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

All allegations of sexual assault brought to the HRPS are investigated thoroughly and charges are laid when appropriate.

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