Man charged in alleged sexual assault of youth at Bear Creek Park

Surrey Police say Criminal Code charges have been approved against a man following an alleged sexual assault of a girl at Bear Creek Park on Aug. 9.

The youth reported that an adult man had groped her that evening before leaving the area. Police released photographs seeking help to identify the suspect and say a man matching the description was arrested on Aug. 12.

The B.C. Prosecution Service approved one count each of sexual assault and sexual interference against Jagendar Kurana, 40. He was awaiting a bail hearing ahead of a scheduled court appearance on Aug. 17. The charges have not been proven in court.