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Suspect wanted for sexual assault of cyclist downtown: London police

The suspect is described as a man with medium build, under 5'10", and wearing a full-face motorcycle helmet. Global News File

London police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect after a woman reported being sexually assaulted while riding her bicycle.

According to officials, the incident took place around 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22.

Police said the victim was riding her bicycle westbound on Dundas Street near Maitland Street when a man operating a black motorcycle approached her.

Police believe the man stopped, made remarks to the woman and then sexually assaulted her before fleeing eastbound on Dundas Street on the motorcycle.

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The suspect is described as under 5’10” with a medium build. He was wearing a full-face motorcycle helmet.

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The London Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section continues to investigate, and urges anyone with further information to immediately contact the London Police Service at (519)-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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