Halton police arrest man after sexual assault in Burlington

Halton Police say they have arrested and charged a man after a woman was sexually assaulted Monday morning in Burlington.

Officers say at around 6:30 a.m. a woman was sexually assaulted by a man as she boarded a bus on Fairview Street near Walkers Line.

The man was exiting the bus at the same time that the woman was boarding the bus.

Detectives say  the man fled the scene on foot after the assault.

An investigation into the assault revealed the identity of the man, and that the man and the woman did not know each other.

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34-year-old Bryan Pillon has been charged with one count of sexual assault, and two counts of failing to comply with a probation order.

Pillon was held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.

Officers have released a photo of Pillon, believing that there may be additional victims.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or to contact the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit at 905-825-4777 ext. 8970.

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