LONDON, ONT. -- London police have arrested a man in relation to a sexual assault and robbery in September.

Early on Sept. 13, police were called to the area of Dakin Street and Price Street for a woman in the street, screaming.

She told police that she had been sexually assaulted and robbed in a nearby park.

The victim sustained minor injuries and was transported to hospital.

On Wednesday, police arrested a 23-year-old London man. He is facing three charges related to the incident:

  • sexual assault with choking
  • robbery/theft from a person with violence
  • uttering threats of death or bodily harm

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 9, 2021.