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Onion Lake RCMP arrest 17-year-old in connection with violent sexual assault

Oct 3, 2018 | 9:41 AM

RCMP have arrested a 17-year-old male after an extensive investigation dating back to June 2 in relation to a violent sexual assault in Onion Lake.

The male, who cannot be named, is facing charges of aggravated sexual assault and assault with a weapon, among others. 

According to RCMP, a male intruder armed with weapons broke into an Onion Lake home and sexually assaulted an adult woman, who was home alone at the time. The suspect fled the scene after the assault, RCMP said, and the victim was treated for her injuries in a Lloydminster hospital.

The 17-year-old was remanded into custody and made his first court appearance on Oct. 1. He is scheduled to appear in Lloydminster Provincial Court on Oct. 15.