Ottawa student transport driver facing sexual assault charges [Video]

A 52-year-old student transportation driver is facing charges following an investigation into an alleged sexual assault in a van in Ottawa.

An investigation was launched into an alleged incident that occurred in the Vanier area involving a youth, who was under the age of 16, according to Ottawa police.

In a media release, police say on Feb. 23, the accused “locked the doors and drove away from the drop-off zone before the last student on board was able to exit.”

“He parked the van in another school parking area and forced the student to perform a sexual act,” police said on Friday. “The student was then released and able to exit the transport van.”

The youth immediately reported the incident to a teacher, according to police.

Mohamed Elbarkouky, 52, of Ottawa is facing charges of sexual assault, sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching.

Police say the accused was employed …