Brantford Police Service says rumoured sexual assault at public park didn’t happen

Headquarters of the Brantford Police Service on May 12, 2025. (Hannah Schmidt/CTV News)

The Brantford Police Service has put out a statement to dispute allegations made on social media.

Over the last few days, several posts on websites like Reddit and Facebook have claimed a sexual assault happened at Cedarland Park.

However, in a statement on Thursday, the police service said detectives have confirmed no assault or sexual assault occurred and the incident is under review.

“While we understand that people are often quick to react out of concern and care, it is critical that we do not allow fear or speculation to override facts,” the statement read, in part.

“Spreading unverified claims, particularly those of a serious nature like allegations of sexual assault, can have serious consequences: it causes unnecessary panic and fear, undermines trust in law enforcement, and unfairly stigmatizes individuals,” police continued.