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Lakeshore senior facing sexual assault charges

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Provincial police in Essex County have charged a senior after an investigation into 'historical sexual offences.'

According to police, an investigation started by the Crime Unit in June 2024 after a report of sexual assaults that happened between 2003 and 2010.

Investigators say as a result of the investigation, a person was taken into custody without incident on July 9.

Police have charged 79-year-old David Grainger of Lakeshore with sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching and sexual assault.

Grainger was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and believe there may be more victims.

Anyone with information is asked to call police or Crime Stoppers.