A Peterborough man has been arrested and charged with sexual assault following an incident outside a restaurant on Wednesday.
According to the Peterborough Police Service, around 12:30 p.m., the man and a woman — who are acquaintances — were in a George Street North restaurant parking lot with other acquaintances.
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It’s alleged that the man sexually assaulted the victim. The incident was reported to police and officers investigated.
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James Edward Brown, 49, of Stewart Street, was arrested and charged with sexual assault.
He was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Thursday.
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