Mississauga rideshare driver facing sexual assault charges

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Published October 18, 2019 at 1:26 pm

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A Mississauga man is facing charges in connection with an alleged sexual assault that took place in Toronto.

Toronto police say that in the early morning hours of Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, a woman ordered a ride home from a ride-sharing company after a night out. 

Police allege the company’s driver picked the woman up in the area of Bloor Street West and Manning Avenue and sexually assaulted her a short while later. 

Police say Ghulam Qadir, 38, was arrested and charged with sexual assault on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019.

He will appear in court on Nov. 15.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200.

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