Two men charged in alleged sexual assault in downtown Toronto
The assault occurred July 2 near King and Portland; two women were convinced to go to a house near Bloor and St. George where they were allegedly assaulted.
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Two men face a combined nine charges in connection with an alleged sexual assault in downtown Toronto on July 2.
Toronto police say around 4 a.m. on July 2, two men met two women in the area of King Street West and Portland Street. The women were convinced to go to a house near Bloor Street West and St. George Street, where they were allegedly sexually assaulted.
Kiya Sayeed, 23, was arrested and charged with two counts of sexual assault, two counts of secretly observing or recording a person for a sexual purpose, assault by choking, and sexual assault as a party to an offence with any other person.
Farid Mir, 24, was charged with sexual assault, secretly observing or recording a person for a sexual purpose, and sexual assault as a party to an offence with any other person.
Police have not released details about where the two men are being held or when they will appear in court.
Where are the two men being held and when will they appear in court?
How were the two women connected with police to report this incident?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
When did the alleged assault occur?
The alleged sexual assault in downtown Toronto occurred on July 2, 2026, around 4 a.m.
How many charges do the two men face combined?
Kiya Sayeed and Farid Mir face a combined nine charges in connection with the alleged sexual assault.
What are the names and ages of the men charged?
Kiya Sayeed, 23, and Farid Mir, 24, have been charged in the case.
Where were the two women taken?
The two women were convinced to go to a house near Bloor Street West and St. George Street, where the alleged assault took place.
