Arabnews24 - Canada:A Peel Regional Police officer has been charged with sexual assault in connection with an incident involving a woman in Mississauga.The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU), which probes all incidents involving police and civilians involving death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault, invoked its mandate back in early May, 2017.A woman came forward with allegations

“of a sexual nature” and SIU director Tony Loparco announced today that a charge had been laid.

The SIU won’t reveal the age of the woman involved and won’t say if the incident occurred while the officer was on duty.“The matter is now properly before the courts,” said SIU spokesperson Monica Hudon. “In consideration of the fair trial interests of the accused, the SIU will make no further comment pertaining to this investigation.”  Const. Kevin McCulloch, 45, of Burlington, an 11-year member of the police service, has been charged with sexual assault.McCulloch will appear in Brampton court Dec. 4.He has been suspended with pay pending the outcome of the case in court.News of the allegations is creating a firestorm on social media. “Absolutely shocking,” wrote Juliana Martin on Facebook. “They (police officers) are hired to serve and protect.”