Prince Edward County man charged in connection with Picton sex assault: OPP

A Prince Edward County man faces a sexual assault charge for an incident that took place earlier this week in Picton, OPP say.

According to police, on Wednesday, the 22-year-old man sexually assaulted an unidentified person in a parking lot on Main Street.

Police received the report later in the day and then arrested the man.

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OPP say there is no risk to public safety.

The name of the accused is being withheld to protect the identity of the victim.

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