Canadian man faces dozens of charges over child sexual assault

Daniel Langdon, facing 96 charges related to sexual assault of children in person as well as on social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, according to Canadian police, is seen in this undated handout picture obtained by Reuters on March 1, 2023. — Toronto Police Service/Handout via Reuters

MONTREAL: A 31-year-old Toronto man is facing 96 charges related to the sexual assault and abuse of minors he targeted using social media platforms, Canadian police said on March 1, adding they believed there were more victims.

Daniel Langdon, who has been notably charged with 39 counts of sexual assault, is also suspected of making and possessing child pornography, Toronto police told a press conference.