Skip to main content

Police say a man has been charged in an investigation into a sexual assault at a Toronto gym.

Investigators say a woman was in the lobby of a Planet Fitness on a March afternoon when a man stepped in front of her, blocking her path.

They allege the man grabbed her in a bear hug and sexually assaulted her.

They say the woman was able to break free and ran from the building.

Police say a 37-year-old Toronto man turned himself in on Sunday and was charged with one count of sexual assault.

This content appears as provided to The Globe by the originating wire service. It has not been edited by Globe staff.

Interact with The Globe