A Burlington man, 43, is facing several charges after a London woman, 29, reported she had been sexually assaulted in a south-end hotel room.
According to police, the victim met the man on a dating site a few weeks before the assault. The two exchanged information and photographs and agreed to meet in person.
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Police say that when they met, the man threatened to release her photos unless she complied with his demands. The victim alleged she was taken to a hotel room and sexually assaulted.
The victim sustained minor injuries as a result and contacted London Police Service immediately afterwards. London police contacted the Halton Regional Police Service and the suspect was arrested in Burlington.
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London officers travelled to Burlington on Tuesday to return the suspect to London where he faces charges of sexual assault with a weapon or imitation weapon, forcible confinement, extortion, attempt to obstruct justice, and use computer/intend to commit computer offence.
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