RCMP have arrested a man in relation to a sexual assault on a child at a Port Hawkesbury business.
On Tuesday, Inverness District RCMP arrested James Darren Peters, 49, of Lower L’Ardoise on two counts of Enticing a Child from a Parent, Sexual Interference, Unlawful Confinement, Sexual Assault, and Assault.
They say the charges stem from an August 23 attack on a 9-year-old boy.
Police say a man approached the boy in the washroom of a store, forced him into a stall, and pulled the boy’s pants down.
They say the boy was able to get away and he immediately told a family member what happened.
Police say Peters was held in custody and appeared in Port Hawkesbury Provincial Court Thursday.
They say he was released on conditions.
RCMP say Peters had a position in the community where he had access to youth.
Police are encouraging anyone who may have been a victim to contact RCMP or Crimestoppers.
