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By Canadian Press

North Vancouver police arrest volleyball coach for alleged sex assaults

Apr 10, 2025 | 1:01 PM

NORTH VANCOUVER — A volleyball coach has been arrested by North Vancouver RCMP over what they say is an ongoing sexual assault investigation involving a youth.

Police say they received a report on Dec. 22 last year that the youth had allegedly been sexually assaulted by a volleyball coach.

Police say that after their investigation they arrested a 50-year-old man on April 3.

The man, whose name hasn’t been released, was freed on a number of conditions pending charge approval and further investigation.

North Vancouver RCMP Cpl. Mansoor Sahak says the allegations involve sexual assaults that are alleged to have occurred over several years.

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He says investigators would like to speak with anyone who may have more information.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 10, 2025.

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