Charges laid in alleged child sexual assault at Lethbridge swimming pool: police – Lethbridge

The Lethbridge Police Service has charged a 66-year-old man in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a child at a public swimming pool, and officers believe there may be additional victims.

Police said on Feb. 10, an 11-year-old boy was approached and sexually assaulted by a man in the men’s change room at Stan Siwik Family Pool.

Quan Phuoc Tran, 66, was arrested the following day and is charged with sexual assault and sexual interference.

Tran was released from custody, and is prohibited from attending Stan Siwik Pool or any other public park, swimming area, daycare, schoolground, playground, or community centre where children may be present.  He is scheduled to appear in court on March 25.

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Officers believe there may be additional victims and are encouraging those who have had a similar encounter to come forward.

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