Cobourg man charged with sex crimes involving a youth

A 48-year-old Cobourg man is facing sex charges.

Police began an investigation in late December into allegations that a man had committed sexual offenses against a young person.

The unidentified man was arrested Friday, charged with Sexual Assault, Sexual Interference, Sexual Exploitation, and Assault Cause Bodily Harm.

The accused was held for a bail hearing and subsequently remanded into custody. 

The name of the accused is not being released to protect the victim’s identity.