Ottawa man facing charges related to sexual assault of piano student dating back to ’97

By Mike Vlasveld

Posted Jun 23, 2021 06:34:00 PM.

A 41-year-old Ottawa man is facing charges after a police investigation into sexual assaults which happened between 1997 and 2001.

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Unit says the incidents happened at a home in east Ottawa where piano lessons were taught. The accused was not the piano instructor, but he was a resident in the home.

Police launched an investigation in February of this year when a victim came forward. She was under 14 years of age in 1997.

Danny Ching Lau, 41, of Ottawa, was charged with:

Sexual assault
Sexual interference with a person under 16

Lau is scheduled to appear in court, Wednesday.

SACA investigators believe there could be other victims and are asking anyone with information to call the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5944. Tips may also be sent electronically to SACA@ottawapolice.ca.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.

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