A Ghanaian man, Samuel Opoku, identified as the perpetrator of shocking faeces attacks in Toronto several years ago, has been re-arrested. He faces new charges related to alleged sexual assaults. Opoku, 30, was reportedly taken into custody on May 12, 2026.
The charges include two counts of sexual assault and indecent exposure. These allegations stem from two separate incidents that occurred earlier in May 2026 in Toronto. In the first incident, on May 9, Opoku allegedly approached a group of women. He reportedly made sexual advances towards one woman and grabbed her forearm. Investigators state he then sexually assaulted her before fleeing the scene. A day later, a second incident allegedly occurred. Opoku is accused of following a woman into a commercial office building. He then reportedly approached her from behind and sexually assaulted her before escaping. Police confirmed that neither victim knew Opoku. No physical injuries were reported in either incident.
This arrest connects Opoku to notoriety he gained in 2019. At that time, he was linked to a series of disturbing attacks. Buckets filled with faeces were allegedly thrown at unsuspecting victims across Toronto. These incidents shocked residents and drew international media attention. Opoku was said to have targeted five victims over a four-day period. His victims included women, a man, and a child. The bizarre nature of these attacks inspired an independent film in 2024, titled “The Pee Pee Poo Poo Man.” One reported incident occurred near the University of Toronto where a woman was drenched in what police described as human waste. Another attack took place inside the John P. Robarts Library, with two students allegedly targeted.
In 2019, police described the earlier attacks as deeply disturbing. Constable David Hopkinson stated at the time, “A young girl had a bucket of waste, faeces, dumped on her. I don’t know what to say, I’m at a loss, this is absolutely disgusting.” Following his initial arrest, Opoku was charged with assault with a weapon and mischief. His defence reportedly cited mental health challenges. He was released on bail after approximately three weeks in custody. The ultimate outcome of those earlier legal proceedings remains unclear in Canadian media reports. The current allegations have rekindled public debate in Toronto. Discussions often centre on mental health, homelessness, and public safety. The unusual nature of the 2019 incidents left many residents feeling alarmed.
Police investigations into the most recent allegations are continuing. The case adds another layer to the complex issues surrounding public safety in urban centres. It highlights the ongoing challenges of managing individuals with severe mental health conditions within homeless populations. Authorities are working to understand the facts of these new accusations.