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Vancouver Sun
03-07-2025
- Vancouver Sun
Toronto man arrested in alleged sexual assault of 62-year-old woman in High Park
Toronto police have arrested a suspect in an alleged sexual assault of a 62-year-old woman last month in a west-end park. The woman was approached from behind while she was walking in High Park around 10:40 p.m. on June 4 and was dragged into a wooded area where she was sexually assaulted, police said. They said the woman was able to get away from the suspect and had a passerby call police, and the man fled the area soon after. A 35-year-old Toronto man was arrested outside the city on Wednesday, police said. He faces seven charges, including sexual assault and failure to comply with probation. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Investigators said there may be more victims, including beyond Toronto, and are asking anyone who has information to come forward. 'High Park is one of the city's most cherished public spaces and this assault understandably caused fear and concern to the community,' Toronto police Supt. Andrew Ecklund told reporters on Thursday. 'In particular to High Park, this crime is very rare,' said Ecklund, adding that police haven't received any reports about other assaults in the park. Police issued a public safety alert following the assault last month and said they are increasing police presence at the park. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Global News
03-07-2025
- Global News
Arrest made after woman dragged into High Park woods, sexually assaulted: police
Toronto police say a 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a violent sexual assault against a woman at High Park last month. Police said on June 4, just before 11 p.m., a woman was walking on a paved pathway in the High Park area when she was approached from behind by a man she didn't know. 'The suspect dragged her into a wooded area of the park, where she was sexually assaulted,' said Det. Adrian Pileggi from Toronto police's sex crimes unit. The woman was able to get away from the man and got help from a passerby in the area who called police, Pileggi said. 'These are traumatic crimes,' he said. 'We recognize how incredibly difficult it can be to come forward and we're grateful for the victim in this case for her courage and her resilience.' Story continues below advertisement Toronto police have arrested and charged 35-year-old Cortny Henry. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy He is facing multiple charges, including sexual assault causing bodily harm, overcoming resistance by choking, uttering threats, forcible confinement, robbery, unlawful possession of a Schedule 1 substance and failing to comply with a release order. Pileggi said the accused has a criminal record and was on probation at the time of the sexual assault. The force released a photo of the accused as police believe there may be more victims. Cortny Henry, 35. Provided / Toronto Police Supt. Andrew Ecklund, with 11 Division for the area, said the accused was arrested outside the city. There have been no other assaults reported at High Park, he said. 'I want to acknowledge what a terrible and traumatic incident this was first and foremost to our victim, and also for the wider community,' Ecklund said. 'High Park is one of the city's most cherished public spaces and this assault understandably caused fear and concern to the community.' Story continues below advertisement 'High Park is a safe park,' Ecklund said, adding that this type of crime is very rare, particularly in the park. Ecklund said that since the incident, there has been an increase in police patrols, which will remain in place for the summer. 'No one should feel unsafe walking in their own neighbourhood or alone in a public park,' he said.
