Former Laval teacher charged with sexual assault of minors in the '80s, police believe there are more victims
Laval police (SPL) arrested a former teacher for alleged sexual offences with a minor that occurred in the 1980s and believe there may be other victims.
John Lawrence Mc Grath, 77, was arrested on March 3 in connection with several offences.
"During the 1980s, the suspect held teaching positions in the Laval school system," the SPL said in a news release. "He allegedly engaged in sexual touching, particularly of a minor victim."
Police say Mc Grath taught in several Laval schools and may have had other victims.
Anyone with information on the former teacher can all the police confidentially at 1-888-933-9007 or by going to the website.
Mc Grath appeared in court and is facing sexual assault and sexual interference charges and will be back in court on May 10.
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