Man charged after alleged sexual assault in English Bay washroom

Vancouver police say a man has been charged following an alleged sexual assault in a public washroom at English Bay.

Police responded at about 3 p.m. Monday after receiving a report that a man had allegedly groped another man’s genitalia. Officers located and arrested a suspect.

Cecil Flett, 50, is charged with one count of sexual assault and one count of failing to comply with a release order. He remains in custody pending a bail hearing. The allegations have not been tested in court. Vancouver Police file: 2026-130441.