Handcuffs file photo. (BlackburnNews.com file photo by Dave Richie)Handcuffs file photo. (BlackburnNews.com file photo by Dave Richie)
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St. Thomas Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Child

A St. Thomas man is facing sexual assault charges after police say an 11-year-old girl was touched inappropriately.

St. Thomas police began investigating December 2 after it was alleged the 11-year-old girl was assaulted on two separate occasions.

The investigation included the assistance of the Centre of Forensic Sciences. Police then arrested a 38-year-old man on Monday in connection with the sexual assault.

He is charged with two counts of sexually assaulting a person under 16, two counts of sexual interference with a person under 16, and invitation to sexual touching.

Police say the victim and the accused were known to each other but the nature of their relationship has not been released.

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