Mississauga driving instructor charged with sexual assault
Posted August 23, 2023 4:30 pm.
Last Updated August 23, 2023 4:32 pm.
Peel Regional Police have charged a Mississauga driving instructor after he allegedly sexually assaulted a female teenager during lessons.
Authorities say the alleged incident happened this month. A 17-year-old female told police she was participating in driving lessons and was sexually assaulted by the instructor.
On August 19, police arrested 34-year-old Muhammad Farooq of Mississauga. He’s been charged with sexual assault and sexual exploitation.
He’s scheduled to appear in court on September 18.
Police said Farooq works as an independent driving school instructor and has contracts across the GTA.
Investigators believe there may be additional victims.
