Hamilton driving instructor operating in Burlington arrested for sexual assault
Published November 27, 2020 at 9:39 am
Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) say they arrested a driving instructor who was operating in the City of Burlington on Thursday, November 26, 2020.
According to police, 56-year-old Muhammad Zafar of Hamilton has been charged with sexual assault and sexual exploitation.
Zafar was held in custody pending a bail hearing, according to police.
Police say Zafar operates as a driving instructor in the City of Burlington and the victim in the incident was his student.
Police believe that there may be additional victims and that Zafar may have been operating as a private driving instructor in or around the Burlington and Hamilton areas.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Megan Wong of the HRPS Child and Sexual Assault Unit at 905 825 4747 ext. 8979.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or visiting www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.