26-year-old St. Catharines man arrested for alleged sexual assault of child

Niagara police have arrested a 26-year-old St. Catharines man for allegedly sexually assaulting a child he met over the internet.

Police say they started an investigation in January into the alleged sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl in St. Catharines.

The offences reportedly happened between September 2023 and January 2024, and the victim and the suspect met over the internet.

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On Thursday the investigation led to the arrest of Kenneth Vivian of St. Catharines. He is charged with sexual assault, invitation to sexual touching, and sexual interference on a person under 16-years-old.

Vivian was held in custody pending a bail hearing in court in St. Catharines.

Investigators believe there may be more victims and anyone with information is asked to contact the lead detective at 905-688-4111, option 3, 1009468.

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