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Massage therapist accused of sexually assaulting client in Ajax

Woman alleges the man, 50, sexually assaulted her on 'several occasions' during treatments

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A massage therapist is accused of sexually assaulting a client several times during treatments in Ajax.

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Durham Regional Police say an investigation into the man, who worked as a massage therapist at a physiotherapy business in the area of Harwood Ave. S. and Emperor St., was launched on Oct. 2.

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A female client contacted police alleging she was sexually assaulted on “several occasions” while receiving treatment, Const. Nicholas Gluckstein said in a statement released Friday.

A suspect was subsequently identified and he was arrested on Thursday.

Nicholas M Luck, 50, of Whitby, is charged with three counts of sexual assault.

Gluckstein said the accused has since been released from custody on an undertaking.

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Out of concern for the possibility of other alleged victims, investigators have released a photo of the accused.

Anyone with information about this or similar alleged incidents is urged to call police at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 2531 or 2272, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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