A 37-year-old St. John’s man has been arrested and charged in connection with a reported sexual assault in the capital city.

RNC were called around noon on Thursday to a report of a sexual assault in the area of Whiteway Steet.

Responding officers determined that a woman had been assaulted by a man who was known to her. The suspect had already left the scene in a vehicle by the time police arrived, but was found by patrol officers a short time later and taken into custody.

The accused is facing a charge of sexual assault. He was held in custody to appear in court.

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