Buffalo man arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a minor

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man was arrested Saturday in connection with an alleged sexual assault that occurred earlier that day, the Buffalo Police Department said.

Police said 23-year-old Hassan Khokar allegedly had sexual contact with a 13-year-old girl after smoking marijuana with her. Central District officers responded to the call around 4 p.m. at the Mariner Towers, according to police.

Khokar was charged with one count each of second-degree criminal sexual act, second-degree sexual abuse, and endangering the welfare of a child.

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