"there's four guys swimming around, one touching everyone."
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) arrested an Indian man for groping at least 12 women and girls at a waterpark.
The incident happened at the Magic Mountain amusement park, located in Moncton.
On July 7, 2024, at around 2 pm, police responded to a report of sexual interference and sexual assault at the waterpark.
When police arrived, they learned that a man had been walking around the premises and was groping people.
There were at least 12 victims, some of whom were under the age of 16.
The man was still inside the waterpark when he was arrested.
Although the suspect’s name has been withheld, he was a 25-year-old originally from India but living in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
He was released from custody and is due to appear in court on October 24, 2024, charged with sexual harassment and sexual interference.
Sergeant Sylvette Hebert, of the Codiac Regional RCMP, said:
“This is still an active investigation, and we are working diligently to understand if there were other victims.
“We are asking parents to speak to their children if they attended this location on July 7.
“We also want people to know that a sexual assault complaint can be made at any time.
“If you are a victim of sexual misconduct, please contact us. You will be listened to, and you will be believed.”
On Facebook, an alleged victim named Alicia Hill posted details about the groping incident and shared pictures of the man being arrested.
Issuing a warning, she wrote:
“Watch out at Magic Mountain, there’s four guys swimming around, one touching everyone.
“Me and this other woman just looked at each other at the same time and asked each other and told the guy working and he told him to stop.
“About 30 or more people and kids were assaulted by this man (me included).”
“Sad thing is he probably will get a slap on the wrist so share this post and make his face known.
“If he was so eager and willing to do this in front of a bunch of alerted people in the open, imagine what he’s done or will do on the streets.
“Beware of your surroundings because it can and will happen to you and your children.”
Social media users were shocked by the incident.
Ms Hill later revealed that she had to provide a police statement along with 100 other people.
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