Ottawa yoga instructor facing sex assault charges

Posted May 4, 2016 08:10:43 AM.

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OTTAWA – A local yoga instructor is facing sex assault charges, and police are concerned there could be more victims.

In November, a woman reported she had been sexually assaulted, with two of three incidents allegedly occurring while the accused was instructing yoga in Ottawa.

Matthew Harper, 38 of Ottawa, faces three counts of sexual assault and has been released with a court date.

Anyone with information is asked to call 613-236-1222, ext. 5944. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers, toll-free at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS) or downloading the Ottawa Police app.

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