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A “well-known” Ottawa basketball coach has been charged with sexually assaulting a girl, police say.

Dejan Tanasijevic, 62, has been charged with sexual exploitation, sexual assault and forcible confinement. He was scheduled to appear in court Saturday.

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Police described Tanasijevic as a “well-known coach and personal trainer in the women’s basketball community.”

Police said that while training a girl, Tanasijevic gave her a “recovery massage” and is alleged to have sexually assaulted her during the massage.

Investigators believe there could be more victims. Police said the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service’s major case management at 613-236-1222, ext. 5760.

Tips may also be e-mailed to mcm@ottawapolice.ca.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers, toll-free at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS) or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.