Dances With Wolves actor faces new sex assault charges in Canada

Canada police have issued warrants for a former actor for nine new charges of sexual exploitation and sexual assault.

Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse has been in jail in the US since his arrest in January for allegedly sexually assaulting young indigenous girls.

The new charges include removing a child from Canada under the age of 16.

The Dances With Wolves actor is also accused of leading a cult-like group called The Circle.

The former actor, who goes by the name of Nathan Chasing Horse, had pleaded not guilty to the charges in the US.

Court documents suggest Chasing Horse, 46, had gained a reputation among indigenous tribes across the US and Canada as a medicine man. He is accused of using his position as a healer to commit the abuse.

“The investigation spanned over the course of several years with one of the offences dating back to 2005,” the Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service said in a statement.

At a press conference on Wednesday, Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service Sergeant Nancy Farmer said they “anticipate more victims will come forward”.

“The prosecution of Nathan Chasing Horse in different legal jurisdictions has required significant planning and cooperation between prosecutors,” the statement said.

Chasing Horse, who is currently in custody in Las Vegas, also faces charges in Montana and British Columbia.