Halifax man charged with sexual offences against youths

A Halifax man has been charged with sexual offences against two youths in the Barrington, N.S., area.

Police said they received a report on Oct. 7 thattwo youths, whose genders were not disclosed, werelured for a sexual purpose over a social media platform.

It's alleged a man madearrangements with the youths to pick them up, at which point hetook them to a property where he sexually assaulted them.

Kane Story Buchanan, 28, turned himself in to police Wednesday. He has beencharged withtwo counts each of sexual assault, sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching.

Buchanan made anappearance Friday inYarmouth provincial court.

Police are still investigating this case and are looking to speak with anyone who may know more information.

Barrington RCMP can be reached directly at902-637-2325. Anonymous tips can be made through Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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