British Columbia

B.C. volleyball coach arrested for alleged sexual assaults

The North Vancouver RCMP says the allegations involve sexual assaults that are alleged to have occurred over several years.

50-year-old released on conditions pending charge approval, further investigation

A volleyball on a court.
An archival photo of a youth volleyball team. Police say a former volleyball coach has been arrested in North Vancouver. (CBC)

A volleyball coach has been arrested by North Vancouver RCMP in connection with what they say is an ongoing sexual assault investigation involving a youth.

Police said they received a report on Dec. 22 last year that the youth had allegedly been sexually assaulted by a volleyball coach.

Police said they arrested a 50-year-old man on April 3.

The man, whose name hasn't been released, was freed on a number of conditions pending charge approval and further investigation.

North Vancouver RCMP Cpl. Mansoor Sahak said the allegations involve sexual assaults that are alleged to have occurred over several years. 

He said the victim is female and that there may be others.

He said investigators would like to speak with anyone who may have more information. 

With files from Renée Lukacs