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Police charge Espanola, Ont., man in historic sexual assault investigation

The accused is scheduled to appear in court in Espanola on March 4. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

A man from Espanola has been charged in connection with a historic sexual assault investigation.

Manitoulin OPP say on Jan. 3, officers began an investigation into an alleged sexual assault that occurred between 1971 and 1976 in the Espanola area.

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Police say as a result of the investigation, 78-year-old Robert Secord was charged with gross indecency and indecent assault.

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The accused is scheduled to appear in court in Espanola on March 4.

Police say the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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