Ajax man charged after 14-year-old girl was allegedly confined and sexually assaulted, police say
- Durham police charged 30-year-old Ajax man Gowryshankar Kathirkamanathan on May 2, 2025, for allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Ajax after picking her up in Hamilton.
- The investigation was launched on April 30 after Durham police were alerted by Hamilton police about the victim and suspect, who were connected through a shared acquaintance.
- Gowryshankar Kathirkamanathan is accused of detaining a girl in Ajax and allegedly assaulting her over multiple days. He faces a total of 15 charges, among them five allegations of sexual assault, five of sexual interference, as well as forcible confinement, assault, uttering threats, and administering drugs to overcome resistance.
- Durham police requested tips from the public via Detective Constable Fitzgerald and Crime Stoppers at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5316 or 1-800-222-8477, offering a $2,000 reward for information.
- Kathirkamanathan remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing, and none of the charges have yet been tested in court, reflecting ongoing legal proceedings.
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