Abbotsford backyard assault did not occur, no threat to public safety: police

Abbotsford police have provided an update on a report of a disturbing assault that led to a public warning earlier this month.

They now say the assault never happened.

Police went public last week after a woman reported being attacked by a stranger in the backyard of her home on August 6.

After further investigation, police said Thursday that the assault did not occur and the woman’s report was influenced by a traumatic event earlier in her life.

The victim is apologizing to the community while Abbotsford police stress there is no risk to public safety.

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