A massage therapist in Halifax has been charged with sexual assault following an alleged incident last year.
Halifax Regional Police says it received a report on Dec. 9, 2024, of a sexual assault that happened during an appointment in the Lacewood Drive area of Halifax.
Police say 43-year-old Sergii Kozub is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court on April 14 to face one count of sexual assault.
“Out of respect and concern for the victim’s privacy and wellbeing, we are not releasing any further details regarding the incident,” reads a news release from Halifax Regional Police.
Police encourage anyone who has been the victim of a sexual assault to contact them.
“We want victims to know that they will be treated with compassion, dignity and respect throughout the entire investigative process,” says police in the release.
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