Winnipeg police arrest man in connection to sexual assault of 12-year-old

winnipeg police badge patch — Photo of a Winnipeg Police Service shoulder badge on an officer in Winnipeg Tuesday, November 5, 2019. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods)

By CityNews Staff

Posted March 24, 2022 1:00 pm.

Winnipeg Police have made an arrest in a child sexual assault case.

Following information first released by WPS on Mar. 23, the Child Abuse Unit (CAU) of the Winnipeg police was able to identify a suspect in connection with the sexual assault of a 12-year-old.

WPS said Wednesday, Auxillary Force Cadets patrolling Downtown located the suspect, they then informed Central District officers who assisted in the man’s arrest.

The 36-year-old man arrested has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference.

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