A 53-year-old man from Brechin, Ontario is facing charges after an alleged sexual assault of a woman he met on Facebook.

Durham Regional Police say the accused met her several weeks ago on an online dating site. The two had stayed connected through text messages and planned a dinner date at her home in Scugog.

According to police, the alleged sexual assault happened on Wednesday when the accused visited the victim at her home. She was not physically injured and was able to call the police.

The accused was charged with sexual assault and was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Durham Regional Police or Crime Stoppers.