Police say they have charged a Perth County teenager with sexual assault and say the victim in the case was under the age of 16.
Perth County OPP say the charges were laid in relation to a sexual assault that occurred in Perth East.
The investigation began on Aug. 14, police said in a news release.
The victim sustained minor injuries, according to police.
A 16-year-old resident of Perth County was charged with:
- Sexual Assault on a Person Under 16 years of age.
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date.
The identify of the accused is protected under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).
Police reminded victims of sexual assault/domestic violence that they are not alone. If you, or someone you know, is in need of support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth at 1-866-376-9852.
If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 911.
