Worker at CFB Edmonton school charged with sexual assault of student

A sexual assault charge has been laid against a contract maintenance worker in a school at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton.

The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service says the charge laid on May 3 follows an incident involving a student that allegedly occurred at Guthrie Elementary School on April 30.

The female employee was contracted by the Sturgeon District School Board.

The case is being handled by the civilian justice system.

The woman, who is also charged with one count of sexual interference, was to appear in Morinville provincial court Thursday.

She is also prevented from being in a position of trust or authority to any person under the age of 16 unless an adult is present.