London man arrested in connection with alleged sexual assault at Hyde Park shopping plaza

London police say they’ve arrested a suspect wanted in connection with a reported sexual assault at a shopping centre.

Officers originally sent out an appeal for information in the case on Tuesday, June 11. Police allege that around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, a man approached a woman in a shopping centre at 1280 Fanshawe Park Rd. W. and touched her inappropriately.

Police issued a picture and description of the suspect. Information from the public later led investigators to identify the suspect and make an arrest.

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The tip also included information about another prior unreported sexual assault that was also allegedly committed by the suspect.

As a result of the investigation, London police say a 22-year-old London man has been charged with two counts of sexual assault.

He’s scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, July 30 to answer to the charges.