A 75-year-old Ottawa man is facing sexual assault and sexual interference charges after a child complained to her mother that she had been inappropriately touched.

The incident happened in the 2000-block of Jasmine Crescent, off Ogilvie Road in the east end.

The child's mother called 911 on Saturday around noon and police made an arrest.

Aden Omar Barreh appeared in court Sunday morning and was remanded in custody pending a bail hearing next week.

The investigation continues.

Anyone with information is asked to call the sexual assault and child abuse unti at 613-236-1222, ext. 5944, or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS) — toll free at 1-800-222-8477.