Toronto police probe sex assault claims against RCMP doctor

Toronto police are investigating sexual assault allegations against a doctor with the RCMP's Ontario division.

Spokesperson MeaghanGray confirmed to CBC News that the force's sex crimes unit is conducting an investigation into historical allegations that took place at a Toronto facility.

Gray could not say how far the allegations date back or whether other Ontario employees are part of the probe.

• Halifax police investigate 'alarming number' of allegations doctor sexually assaulted RCMP recruits

On Tuesday, CBC News reported that Halifax Regional Police are investigating "an alarming number" of allegations against a retired doctor accused of sexually assaultingRCMPofficers and recruits over two decades.

Graysaid Toronto police are aware of the other investigation but arefocusing only on incidents that allegedly took place locally.

No arrests have been made as yet, Gray said, however investigators don't believe there are any public safety concerns right now.

Anyone with related allegations is being asked to contact the sex crimes unit at (416) 808-7474 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers.