Advertisement

Charges laid in Regina after alleged sexual assault on teen

Regina police say a 47-year-old man is facing charges after an alleged sexual assault on a teenager.
Regina police say a 47-year-old man is facing charges after an alleged sexual assault on a teenager. File / Global News

A  man is facing charges after an alleged sexual assault on a teenager, according to the Regina Police Service (RPS).

The investigation was two months long, according to a press release on Friday.

It was conducted by the Regina Children’s Justice Centre, a specialized RPS unit that partners investigators with social workers to look into allegations of child abuse.

Breaking news from Canada and around the world sent to your email, as it happens.

Police said the case involved a 13-year-old girl.

Antoine James Quewezance, 47, is charged with sexual assault on a person under 16 and sexual interference.

Story continues below advertisement

He was an acquaintance of the teen but not related to her, police said.

The Regina man was released on a recognizance and is expected to make his first appearance in provincial court on March 11.

Sponsored content

AdChoices