Man charged after attempted abduction of woman on park trail north of Toronto: police

A 23-year-old man faces charges after police say he attempted to abduct a woman on a walking trail in a park north of Toronto.

Ontario Provincial Police responded to the alleged attempted abduction at about 6 a.m. Friday in Riverdale Park in the town of New Tecumseth, Ont., about an hour north of Toronto.

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The woman was walking along a trail in the park when police said an unknown man approached her and attempted to abduct her.

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Police said an altercation broke out and the woman managed to escape and report the incident to police.

Officers patrolled the area and arrested Lawrence Stephenson, 23, of no fixed address. He has since been charged with forcible confinement and assault.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nottawasaga OPP Crime Unit at 705-434-1939 or 1-888-310-1122, or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).