Investigators with the York Regional Police Special Victims Unit have charged a holistic healer in connection with sexual assaults that occurred during healing sessions.
The suspect was running holistic healing sessions in the City of King. Between June 2015, and July 2022, two victims reported that they had been sexually assaulted by the suspect during their healing sessions.
York Regional Police is releasing an image of the suspect as investigators believe there are additional victims who have not yet come forward. They are urged to contact police as soon as possible.
Bryan FARNUM, 65, of the City of King is charged with three counts of sexual assault.
If someone is not ready to report, however is seeking support, please contact York Region Victim Services victimservices-york.org or the Women’s Support Network womenssupportnetwork.ca. Additional resources and information can be found on our website http://www.yrp.ca/en/services/resources/sexualassaultsurvivorsguide.pdf.
Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police Special Victims Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7071 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
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