News Release
Man Arrested in Sexual Assault Investigation,
Danforth Avenue and Birchmount Road area,
Image Released
The Toronto Police Service is notifying the public of an arrest made in a Sexual Assault investigation.
On Friday, October 9, 2026, police responded to a call for a Sexual Assault that had occurred in the Danforth Avenue and Birchmount Road area.
It is alleged that:
- on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the suspect entered into a school
- the suspect identified himself as a grade 12 student and sexually assaulted two students
Shaffat Hussain, 24, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:
- two counts of Sexual Assault
- Sexual Interference
He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Center, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in room 103.
Investigators believe there may be more victims. An image has been released.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4100.
A sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration. To learn more about sexual assault, including how to report a sexual assault or get support in the community, please visit YourChoice.to.
Shaffat Hussain, 24
