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Suspect arrested in east London break-and-enter

A suspect photo released by London police shortly after an alleged break-and-enter in the city's east end. London Police Service

London police say they’ve arrested a suspect in relation to a Boxing Day break-and-enter in the city’s east end.

Officers were called at around 4:45 a.m. Wednesday to a residence on Ashland Avenue.

Police say the call came shortly after a man had allegedly broken into the home through an unsecured window.

According to police, a woman in the house was awake at the time of the break-in, and the man allegedly struck her with an object and touched her inappropriately.

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Officers add that the woman sustained minor injuries.

Later that day, police sought public assistance in finding the suspect, who was described as a Caucasian man between the ages of 30 and 35 with a heavy build.

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On Saturday, police announced they had arrested a suspect in relation to the break-and-enter.

Later that day, police identified the suspect as Kevin Kryhorak, 32, of London.

Kryhorak is facing four charges including break and enter with intent to commit sexual assault and failing to comply with recognizance of bail. He is set to appear in court on Wednesday.

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