Man charged with sexually assaulting teen boys in Winnipeg gym changeroom

A Winnipeg man is facing charges for a number of sex offences after an incident at an Elmwood-Kildonan-area fitness centre, police say.

Officers were called to the facility around 10 p.m. Friday, where they arrested the 47-year-old.

The suspect is alleged to have exposed himself and sexually assaulted two teenage boys in a common area of the men’s changeroom. The victims told staff about the incident, who then called police.

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The man has been charged with two counts of sexual assault, and one count each of sexual interference and committing an indecent act. He was released on a court order banning him from contact with anyone under 18.

The sex crimes unit continues to investigate, and anyone with information is asked to call police at 204-986-6245 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

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