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Whitby man charged in sexual assault in Oxford County

A man from the Toronto region is facing a list of charges after an investigation into a sexual assault in Oxford County.

Few details of the investigation have been released, but Oxford County OPP say Zubair Tanhim, 28, of Whitby is charged with sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age, sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching under 16 years of age, luring a person under 14 years of age by means of telecommunication, and possession of child pornography.

"The accused is being held in custody awaiting a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock," police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Oxford OPP Major Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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