Beckwith man charged in historical child sexual assault case

Lanark OPP have charged a Beckwith Township resident following an investigation into historical sexual offences involving a child.

Police say they began the investigation on Oct. 18, 2025, after receiving allegations of sexual assault that occurred between 2012 and 2019.

As a result, a 52-year-old Beckwith man was arrested and charged with sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age, sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

Police say the name of the accused will not be released to protect the identity of the victim.