An Uber driver has been charged after a 19-year-old passenger was sexually assaulted over the weekend, said Toronto police.

The assault happened at around 12:50 a.m. Saturday morning after the woman ordered a ride, police said.

Orjon Leska, 38, of Toronto, is charged with one count of sexual assault.

Leska is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 16.

Uber said it has banned the suspect from accessing its app, and is assisting police in their investigation.

With files from Brennan Doherty

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