Calls were made to emergency services, and after police arrived, witnesses directed investigators to the man, who was promptly arrested. Calgarian Sarath Gration Peiris, 53, faces charges of sexual assault and sexual interference with a child under 16 years old. He is scheduled to appear in court Oct. 23. Calgary police praised witnesses for their response to the incident. “Due to their swift actions, our officers were able to locate and arrest the suspect immediately,” said Det. Darren Lepp of the child abuse unit. “As the saying goes, if you see something, say something, and this is an example of members of the community recognizing suspicious behaviour and reporting it.” LUNA Child & Youth Advocacy Centre is providing support to the victim and her friend, according to police. There is no statute of limitations for sexual assault in Canada, and anyone who believes they are a victim of sexual crime is encouraged to notify law enforcement. Those with information about Sunday’s attack or other incidents are asked to contact Calgary police at 403-266-1234. Anonymous tips are accepted through Calgary Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, on the group’s website, or using the P3Tips mobile app.
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