Halton police charge 65-year-old man with sexual assault

Halton police have charged a 65-year-old man in connection with the sexual assault of a female youth and investigators believe there may be more victims.

Police say the incident happened on Oct. 2 when a young girl went to the Silver Sword Archery in Oakville, Ont. with a group for an axe throwing lesson.

During the class, officers say the instructor touched the victim in a sexual manner multiple times without consent.

Halton police arrested and charged Robert Lapier of Oakville on Oct. 3 with sexual assault and sexual interference.

Halton police are encouraging anybody with information to contact Det. Const. Mark Werner of the child abuse and sexual assault unit at 905 825 4777 ext. 8747.