87-year-old man arrested in sexual assault investigation of three minors

Albert Devonish, 87, of Toronto, has been arrested and charged with three counts of sexual interference. (TPS/HO)

Posted November 26, 2023 10:10 am.

Last Updated November 27, 2023 10:55 am.

An 87-year-old man is under arrest for alleged sexual assaults against three minors that occurred over a 13-year period starting in 2003.

Police say three victims came forward on Nov. 5 of this year and reported being sexually assaulted from 2003 to 2016 in the Christie and Dupont Streets area. The victims were children at the time of the assaults.

Albert Devonish, 87, of Toronto was taken into custody on Nov. 25 and has been charged with three counts of sexual interference.

Police are asking any other potential victims to contact them as the investigation is ongoing.

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