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Man charged following reported sexual assault in downtown London, Ont.

London Police Cruiser. File photo. Kelly Wang/980 CFPL

London police say a man has been charged in relation to a reported sexual assault that happened last week in the city’s downtown core.

Police say that on May 7 at around 6:20 p.m., a 33-year-old woman was walking westbound on Queens Avenue when she saw a man approaching her.

The man reportedly sexually assaulted her and the woman contacted police, according to officers.

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Police say the suspect was found and arrested at around 6:30 p.m., and the woman was not physically injured.

Following an investigation, a 35-year-old London man has been charged with sexual assault.

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The accused is set to reappear in London court on Monday.

Anyone with further information is asked to call the London Police Service at 519-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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