An Uber driver who allegedly sexually assaulted a lady should be driving utilizing different ride-sharing apps, Durham Regional Police say.
Officers stated they responded to reviews of a sexual assault within the space of Taunton Street and Backyard Avenue in Whitby, Ont., on Saturday. Police allege a lady was sexually assaulted whereas an Uber driver was taking her residence.
In a information launch Tuesday, police stated they charged 32-year-old Anees Ashraf, of Whitby, with two counts of sexual assault. The costs haven’t been examined in courtroom.
“We are deeply disturbed by the rider’s reported experience, and this behaviour has no place in our society,” an Uber spokesperson advised Ontario Chronicle Toronto in an emailed assertion on Wednesday.
“We take reports like this very seriously and removed the driver’s access to the platform as soon as we were made aware.”
Investigators consider Ashraf should offer ride-sharing companies and say that whereas they’re involved with these firms, they need to guarantee there are not any different victims.
Police ask anybody with new details about this incident or comparable incidents involving the accused to name the Main Crimes Particular Victims Unit at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 1854, or go away an nameless tip with Crime Stoppers.
