Rideshare driver charged after alleged sexual assault in East Toronto

A Brampton man is facing charges in connection with an alleged sexual assault that took place last weekend in East Toronto. 

On Sunday, June 28, at approximately 1:19 p.m. officers responded to a call for sexual assault in the Danforth Avenue and Broadview Avenue area.

According to police, the victim requested a ride through a car share app. A man picked up the victim and drove her to her destination. Before exiting the vehicle, police alleged a man sexually assaulted the victim.

In a news release on Wednesday, July 1, police said Nathaniel Ezema, 48, of Brampton, has been arrested and charged with sexual assault. 

Anyone with further information on the incident is asked to contact police in 55 Division at 416-808-5500, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 or online at https://www.222tips.com