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Man, 29, charged with sexual assault in Toronto: police

A Toronto Police Service cruiser is seen in downtown Toronto in this file photo. Ryan Rocca / Global News File

Police say a 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault investigation in Toronto.

Toronto police said on July 1, a woman was attending a concert in the Lake Shore Boulevard East and Coxwell Avenue area when she met a man.

Police said the man befriended the woman and he led her to a nearby park.

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Officers allege the man then sexually assaulted the woman.

Police said 29-year-old Tyler Butler from Toronto has been arrested.

According to police, he has been charged with two counts of sexual assault, forcible confinement, overcoming resistance by choking, and assault.

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Police said he was scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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