Man sexually assaults woman following offer of assistance in London, police investigating the incident
In a concerning development, the London Police Service is actively seeking help from the public regarding a sexual assault incident that occurred in the city on Saturday afternoon.
According to reports, the incident took place around 3:30 p.m. in the area of Thames and Bathurst streets. The victim, a woman, was approached by an unknown man around the same time who offered help after she reportedly had some things stolen. However, the exact nature of the stolen items was not specified in the report.
The incident escalated, and the man sexually assaulted the woman. It's important to note that the assault occurred in a different location than the initial approach.
The suspect in the assault is an unknown man. Investigators have described him as a Hispanic man, approximately 5'6'' tall, with a slim build. He was wearing a light-coloured button up polo shirt, darker blue jeans, a green hat, and dark coloured shoes. He was also carrying a black backpack.
The police have not released any description of the suspect at this time, but they are urging anyone with information related to the investigation, dash-cam footage, or residential or business video surveillance that could assist with the investigation to contact the London Police Service. Investigators are also asking for public assistance in identifying the suspect, particularly those who were in the downtown core between 2:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.
The police have not provided any updates on the victim's condition. The London Police Service’s Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section is leading the investigation, reflecting the focus on thorough inquiry and public safety.
The police are urging the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activities to the authorities immediately. Anyone with information that could help in the investigation is encouraged to come forward.
This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
[1] Source: London Free Press [2] Source: CBC News [3] Source: London Police Service press release
- The London Police Service is urging the public to check their general-news and health-and-wellness sources for updates on the developing story about the sexual assault incident.
- In light of the sexual assault incident, the London Police Service has reminded the public to be aware of their surroundings, especially during times like the downtown core between 2:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m., and to report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
- News outlets such as the London Free Press, CBC News, and the London Police Service press release have reported on the Crime-and-justice story about the ongoing investigation into a sexual assault incident, involving a Hispanic man in a light-coloured button up polo shirt, darker blue jeans, a green hat, and dark coloured shoes, who is also carrying a black backpack. Police have released video surveillance footage and are encouraging the public to help identify the suspect.
