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Man, 44, accused of sexually assaulting 12-year-old inside Richmond Hill church

The child was allegedly touched for a sexual purpose 'on multiple occasions' between 2016 and 2017

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A 44-year-old man is accused of sexually assaulting against a 12-year-old inside a Richmond Hill church.

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York Regional Police allege the child was sexually assaulted “on multiple occasions” between 2016 and 2017, and the incidents involved touching for a sexual purpose.

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The allegations were reported to police on June 6.

Investigators subsequently identified a suspect and arrested him on June 16.

Jansen Ng, of East Gwillimbury, was charged with two counts each of sexual assault and sexual interference of a person under the age of 16 years.

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Police have released an image of the accused because they are concerned about the possibility of other alleged victims.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7241, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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