Police arrest man seen approaching children, allegedly committing 'indecent act' at park

Toronto police say they have arrested a 35-year-old after he allegedly approached children at a park, made physical contact and asked them for their names and other personal information before committing an indecent act.

The man, 35, has been charged with two counts of assault and committing an indecent act, police said in a news release Saturday afternoon.

Police say they were called shortly after noon on Friday to Earlscourt Park in the St. Clair Avenue and Caledonia Road area, where an elementary school soccer tournament was taking place.

They say the man allegedly picked up a child and placed them on his shoulders before putting them down when confronted by the child's mother.

He was then seen allegedly filming the children on his phone and asking for their names, ages, phone numbers and addresses.

Police also say the man, who is described as five-feet-eight inches tall, 30 to 40 years-old with a slim build, was observed standing near the playground committing an indecent act.

The man also allegedly approached another child, grabbed them by the arm and asked them to come with him, but the child broke away and ran.

Police say the man is scheduled to appear in bail court on Sunday morning.

They are continuing to appeal for more information, as they say there may be more victims.