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Meteghan RCMP appealing for information related to alleged historical sexual assaults
Meteghan RCMP is appealing to the public for information related to alleged historical sexual assaults at Université Sainte-Anne, and encouraging any survivors to contact them or their local police.
On September 5, 2023, the Meteghan RCMP became aware of information alleging more than 50 incidents of sexual assault occurred at Université Sainte-Anne between 2015 and 2019. This information was posted to a public website. The Meteghan RCMP has conducted a review of all sexual assault investigations between 2015 and 2023, and found reports of four sexual assaults occurring at Université Sainte-Anne, which were investigated.
The Meteghan RCMP wants any survivors to know that they can contact police and discuss an incident before making a decision to further participate in the investigation and court process. Victim services are available and survivors will be supported.
If you are a survivor, a witness, or have any information related to sexual assaults at Université Sainte-Anne, please contact the Meteghan RCMP at 902-645-2326. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.
