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New Tecumseth man charged in historical sexual assault investigation

Incident alleged to have occurred in 2010 in Beeton
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A New Tecumseth man has been charged in relation to a historical sexual assault investigation.

Nottawasaga OPP began the investigation in August after someone reported being sexually assaulted in 2010. At the time of the alleged incident, the accused and the victim lived in the same residential community in Beeton, police said in a news release.

John Wilkinson has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference. He has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Bradford on Sept. 26.

Anyone with information about this incident or any similar incidents is asked to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestopperssdm.com.