Georgetown man charged in sexual assault investigation

Photo of Sankalp Singh, who has been charged in a sexual assault investigation on Georgetown. HRP/HO

By John Marchesan

Posted May 29, 2026 3:21 pm.

A 28-year-old Georgetown man is facing charges in connection with a sexual assault investigation.

Police in Halton region say just after 7 p.m. on May 25, a female under the age of 16 was walking in the area of James Street and Draper Street in Georgetown when she was approached by a man, who began a conversation with her. Investigators allege he then sexually assaulted her.

Police say the young teen did not suffer any physical injuries.

On May 29, police arrested 28-year-old Sankalp Singh and charged him with sexual assault, invitation to sexual touching and sexual interference.

Investigators believe there may be other victims and have released the suspect’s photo.

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