Published Oct 07, 20251 minute readA Cape Breton man accused of sexually assaulting a girl at a popular municipal beach is also facing multiple sexual assault and harassment charges in two separate cases. 123RF STOCKArticle contentA Cape Breton man accused of sexually assaulting a girl at a popular municipal beach is also facing multiple sexual assault and harassment charges in two separate cases.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentDonald John MacLeod, 43, of Round Island, is scheduled to make three appearances in Sydney provincial court this month.Article contentArticle contentOn Oct. 15 he is expected for election and pleas on three charges of sexual assault involving a person under the age of 16, as well as charges of assault and breaking and entering to commit an indictable offence.Article contentArticle contentThose offences allegedly took place between March 20, 1995, and Dec. 21, 1998, in Glace Bay.Article contentMacLeod is then expected to appear in court Oct. 23 on charges of criminal harassment by repeatedly communicating with a person and causing a person to fear for their safety by repeatedly calling them.Article contentMost recently, MacLeod was arrested Aug. 4 and charged with sexual assault and touching a person under the age 14 for a sexual purpose at Mira Gut beach earlier that day.Article contentHe was also charged with breaching previous court-ordered conditions.Article contentMacLeod is scheduled to appear in Sydney provincial court Oct. 27 for election and plea on those charges.Article content
Cape Breton man accused of sexually assaulting girl at beach facing other sex, harassment charges
