A London, Ont., man is facing sexual assault charges in relation to an investigation launched by the London Police Service (LPS) human trafficking unit last month.
On Dec. 9, 2023, police say a woman was contacted by a man in relation to sexual services that she had advertised online.
The pair agreed to meet at a hotel on Wellington Road that afternoon.
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According to investigators, the suspect met with the woman at the hotel around 1:45 p.m., reportedly demanding services that were not agreed upon.
The woman was sexually assaulted but did not sustain any physical injuries, police said.
A/Sgt. Sandasha Bough told Global News the victim contacted the LPS human trafficking unit following the incident.
“In regular investigations, individuals — victims, for that matter — would contact the London Police Service. However, in this case, the victim contacted the human trafficking unit specifically,” she said.
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Bough also said the suspect was identified and arrested in the west end of the city on Thursday.
“We can say that a 42-year-old London man has been charged with sexual assault and obtaining sexual services for consideration.”
The accused is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 12.
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