Man arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting 3 women at York U campus

Kevin Desousa, 31, of Toronto, is facing several charges in a sexual assault investigation. (Toronto Police Service/handout)

By Michael Talbot

Posted September 17, 2024 3:25 pm.

Last Updated September 18, 2024 5:50 am.

Toronto Police have arrested a man who allegedly sexually assaulted three women at York University.

Officers were called to the campus on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at around 8:45 a.m.

Investigators say a man was approaching women on campus property and engaging them in conversation before attempting to draw them into a private area.

“When the women declined and tried to leave the area, the accused sexually assaulted them,” a police release alleges, adding that “the accused sexually assaulted three individuals.”

Kevin Desousa, 31, of Toronto, has been arrested and charged with sexual assault, assault, possession of counterfeit money and failure to comply with a release order.

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