Toronto Police Arrest Ghanaian Man Over Two Alleged Sexual Assault Incidents
Suspect charged after separate encounters involving women in different parts of Toronto, police say
By: Ebenezer Adu-Gyamfi / Emmanuel Ayiku for GhanaianNewsCanada | May 18, 2020
Toronto police have arrested a Ghanaian man in connection with two separate alleged sexual assault incidents reported in different parts of the Canadian city earlier this month.
According to the Toronto Police Service, the suspect, identified as Samuel Opoku, 30, was arrested following investigations into incidents that allegedly occurred on May 9 and May 10, 2026, in separate areas of Toronto. Police said the suspect has no fixed address.
Investigators stated that the first incident reportedly occurred near Dundas Street West and Bloor Street West on Sunday, May 10, at about 5:30 p.m. Authorities allege an adult woman was inside a commercial building when the suspect followed her into an office space and sexually assaulted her before fleeing the scene. Police indicated that the victim and suspect were not known to each other and no physical injuries were reported.
In a separate incident, police said officers responded to another report near Dundas Street East and De Grassi Street on Saturday, May 9, at about 8:10 p.m. Authorities allege a group of women were walking along a sidewalk when the suspect approached them, grabbed one woman’s forearm, made sexual advances, and sexually assaulted her before leaving the area. Investigators said the victim and suspect were strangers and no injuries were reported.
Following investigations into the two cases, Toronto police arrested the suspect on Tuesday, May 12. He has reportedly been charged with two counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent exposure. Police said he was expected to appear before the Toronto Regional Bail Centre for court proceedings.
The Toronto Police Service reminded the public that sexual assault includes any form of unwanted sexual contact and encouraged victims or witnesses to report incidents and seek support services when necessary.
The case has drawn attention among members of the Ghanaian community in Canada and wider Toronto residents as investigations continue.
