Toronto Man, 33, Charged With Sexual Assault Linked to Barbara Hall Park

A 33-year-old Toronto man has been charged with sexual assault in connection with an incident on Monday, October 19, 2026, in the Church Street and Gloucester Street area, Toronto police said. Investigators believe there may be more victims and have released an image.

What police allege

According to the Toronto Police Service, the man approached the victim at Barbara Hall Park, near Church and Gloucester streets, and gave them illicit substances. Police allege he then took the victim to a private residence, where he gave them more illicit substances, and then sexually assaulted them.

The allegations have not been proven in court.

Arrest and charge

Police said the man was located and arrested on Monday, October 26, 2026. Waleed Ameen Adam Abdelrahman, 33, of Toronto, has been charged with sexual assault.

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., in room 102.

The investigation is being led by the Sex Crimes unit under case number 2026-2241884.

Appeal for information

Because investigators believe there may be other victims, police are asking anyone with information to come forward.

• Toronto police: 416-808-7474
• Case #: 2026-2241884

Police note that sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual contact, including but not limited to kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration. Information on reporting a sexual assault or finding support in the community is available at YourChoice.to.

Crime in Toronto

Toronto's Crime Severity Index was 54.99 in 2025, down 7.47% from the previous year, and its Violent Crime Severity Index was 71.57, according to Statistics Canada.