St. Thomas police headquarters on Caso Crossing. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)St. Thomas police headquarters on Caso Crossing. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)
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40-year-old charged in St. Thomas sex assault

Charges have been laid against a 40-year-old St. Thomas resident after a sexual assault in the city.

St. Thomas police were called by staff at a residence downtown who reported "an incident of concern" on Monday.

Investigators determined a person had been held against their will and sexually assaulted.

A 40-year-old was arrested. That individual is charged with one count each of sexual assault and forcible confinement.

The accused remains in police custody awaiting a court appearance, police said.

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