Sexual assault charge laid against doctor in Cumberland County

CITYnews halifax / By Shelli Summers

Cumberland County District RCMP say they have charged a doctor with sexual assault and believe there may be additional victims.

Police say they responded to a report in May of a sexual assault involving a doctor at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre (CRHCC ) in Upper Nappan.

Investigators say the assault took place in January during an assessment at the CRHCC emergency room.

Officials say Dr. Sanjeev Sirpal was arrested Aug. 14 and charged with sexual assault.

He was released on conditions pending a first court appearance scheduled for Nov. 15 at an Amherst provincial court.

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Police believe there may be additional victims in Nova Scotia or other places where Sirpal has practised, including Quebec and New Brunswick, where he is now employed.

Cumberland County District RCMP is encouraging anyone who may be a survivor to come forward by contacting local police.