Guelph police have charged a 49-year-old Guelph high school teacher with a number of offences, including sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a minor.

On September 8, the Guelph Police Service commenced an investigation into allegations against Upper Grand District School Board teacher Brian Hathway, who has taught transportation technology, vehicle maintenance and auto body at College Heights since 2003.

Police arrested Hathway in relation to alleged sexual offences involving a youth on September 11. He was charged for sexual assault, sexual exploitation and obtain sexual services for consideration – under 18.

Police report the Upper Grand District School Board has been fully cooperative with the Guelph Police Service during this investigation. The charges related to this investigation stem from incidents that occurred from 2016 to the present, said a news release.