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Former SMU groundskeeper facing another sexual assault charge

Matthew Albert Percy is seen here before a court appearance on Tuesday Dec. 5, 2017 on charges of sexual assault and voyeurism. Paul Dewitt/ Global News

A former Saint Mary’s University (SMU) groundskeeper who was charged last month with sexual assault is now facing additional charges in relation to a separate alleged incident.

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According to Halifax Regional Police, a woman reported to them on Dec. 5 that she had been sexually assaulted on Sept. 3 at a residence in the Armdale area, by a man she knew.

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Matthew Albert Percy, 34, was arrested on the evening of Dec. 15 by members of the Sexual Assault Investigative Team.

Percy is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court on Monday and is charged with one count each of sexual assault, choking to overcome resistance and voyeurism. Police say the alleged assault was videotaped.

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Percy is already charged with sexual assault and voyeurism in relation to an incident that allegedly happened on Sept. 15.

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In that case, he is accused of sexually assaulting a student at a campus dorm while he was employed by SMU. He appeared in court earlier this month and was released after two sureties agreed to offer $26,000 to secure his release.

With a file from Alexander Quon

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