A 33-year-old Indian man has been charged for allegedly impersonating a police officer and sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Brampton earlier this week. Anushan Jeyakumar was arrested and charged with multiple counts including sexual assault and sexual interference.

By DESIBUZZCanada Staff

BRAMPTON - A 33-year-old Indian man has been charged for allegedly impersonating a police officer and sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Brampton earlier this week.

Anushan Jeyakumar was arrested and charged with multiple counts including sexual assault and sexual interference.

The incident happened on Thursday afternoon in the area of Bovaird Drive and Mountainash Road.

Peel Regional Police said a 13-year-old girl was walking through a plaza when an unknown man approached her.

He allegedly identified himself as a police officer and then sexually assaulted the girl.

On Saturday, police said the suspect, Anushan Jeyakumar, had been arrested. He is facing charges of impersonating a peace officer, forcible confinement, sexual assault and sexual interference.

Police have released a photo of the accused as investigators believe there may be additional victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 905-453-2121 ext. 3460 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or peelcrimestoppers.ca.