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Man, 72, charged after sexual assault reported in Bonfield, Ont.

Police say the accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in North Bay on April 23. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

A man from Papineau-Cameron Township has been charged in connection with a sexual-assault investigation in Bonfield Township.

North Bay OPP say on Saturday, officers received a report that a 16-year-old girl had allegedly been sexually assaulted.

Police say following an investigation, 72-year-old Dennis Burns from Papineau-Cameron Township was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon and sexual assault.

Burns was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in North Bay on April 23.

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