HAMILTON police say they recently entered into an investigation after two young persons reported an incident of sexual assault. The assault occurred at a gathering in a place of worship, located on the Hamilton Mountain. The suspect was one of the attendees at this location and sexually assaulted the young persons.
On May 11, 71-year-old Ashok Dua of Hamilton was arrested and charged with:
- Sexual assault (two counts)
- Sexual interference (two counts)
- Fail to comply with a release order (two counts)
- Breach of a conditional sentence order
Dua’s release was opposed by police, and he remains in custody.
Hamilton Police believe that there may be more victims and encourage anyone with information to contact investigators.
If you have any information that you believe could assist investigators with this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Jack Higginbottom of the Crimes Against Children’s Unit at 905-546-4823.
Hamilton Police said they want all survivors of sexual violence to know that police believe them, and will respect their choice when and how they report an incident.
Hamilton Police understand that while sexual assaults often cause long-lasting trauma, survivors may have difficulty speaking about the incidents with friends, family members, or police officers. If someone is not ready to make a report but is seeking support, contact Hamilton Police Victim Services at 905-546-4904.
For confidential support, call the Sexual Assault Centre’s 24-hour support line at 905-525-4162 or connect at www.sacha.ca, or the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre at www.hhsc.ca/sad
