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Toronto man charged with sexually assaulting youth during soccer lesson: police

York Regional Police say a 23-year-old man is facing charges after a youth was allegedly sexually assaulted during a soccer lesson earlier this week.

Toronto man charged with sexually assaulting youth during soccer lesson: police

A 23-year-old man, Zachary Weinstein, has been charged with sexually assaulting a youth during a soccer lesson in Vaughan earlier this week, according to York Regional Police. The incident allegedly took place near Milano Avenue and Martin Grove Road on Tuesday. Weinstein, who operates a private coaching business in the Greater Toronto Area, was identified as the suspect based on police investigation.

He is known to conduct one-on-one practices in the aforementioned areas. On Wednesday, Weinstein was arrested and charged with both sexual assault and sexual interference. Police have released his photo and are reportedly looking for additional potential victims. The public is urged to assist investigators with any relevant information by contacting the police.

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