An arrest has been made in a sexual assault investigation in Brampton.
According to a release from Peel police, on April 16, at approximately 3 p.m., an individual was walking on a trail near Loafer’s Lake Park and Camden Park East when an unknown male approached them.
According to police, the male suspect grabbed them without any provocation, resulting in minor injuries sustained by the victim.
Upon further investigation, a 17-year-old offender has been arrested and charged with alleged Sexual Assault.
The name of the suspect has not been released in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
The accused has been detained by police and is pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact Peel police directly or send an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.
Police in the area are also urging anyone to remain aware of their surroundings, limit the use of headphones, and, when possible, travel with a companion.
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