Delta police have arrested a teacher in connection with an alleged sexual assault at Delta Secondary.
On Nov. 4, police responded to a call from the Ladner high school. Upon arrival, a young girl disclosed to investigators she had been sexually assaulted by an unknown adult male near the school gym.
The police department's sexual offence unit conducted a thorough investigation over the course of the weekend and on Nov. 6, arrested a 43-year-old man.
Police have recommended charges of sexual assault and sexual interference.
The suspect was transported to police headquarters where he was released on a promise to appear in court and an undertaking with conditions, including:
. No contact directly or indirectly with the victim or witnesses;
. No go to Delta Secondary;
. No contact with any female under the age of 16.
At this point police cannot release the name of the suspect until formal charges are approved by Crown counsel.
Investigators are asking anyone who may have information about this, or any other similar incidents, to call police at 6049464411.
