HAMILTON – Hamilton police say a 22-year-old man has been charged in violent sexual assaults on two girls in 2022 and 2023.
Police allege a lady was strolling in a west-end neighbourhood on July 13, 2022 when she was approached by a person who dragged her right into a wooded space.
They allege he gagged her and sure her wrists, then assaulted her earlier than he was interrupted by witnesses and fled on foot.
Police additionally say a 74-year-old woman was alone in her west-end residence on Aug. 7, 2023 when a person allegedly entered the home whereas she was sleeping, assaulted her for over an hour after which fled.
Police say in January 2024, investigators used forensic proof to attach the 2 assaults to the identical suspect.
They are saying the suspect was discovered dwelling in the USA and was just lately extradited to Canada the place he faces a number of charges, together with aggravated sexual assault and two counts of forcible confinement.
This report by The Canadian Press was first revealed Nov. 28, 2024.
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