(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) - Police arrested a man in Elliot Lake after a reported sexual assault.

On August 10, 2025, at approximately 11:15 am the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called regarding a sexual assault that occurred in a park area adjacent to Ste Camillus Crescent.

Earlier that morning, a person was approached by an older male with a cane, who offered the person money for sex. The male then proceeded to touch the person inappropriately before they ran away.   

Manubhai PATEL, 73-years-old, from Elliot Lake, was later arrested and charged with - Sexual Assault.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on October 9, 2025.