London police issue warning to women in sex trade after man charged with sexual assault, attempted choking

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to remove the name and details of the accused as all charges were dropped against them. 

London police are issuing a public warning to women involved in the sex trade following an arrest in connection with an alleged sexual assault and attempted choking.

“We are concerned there may be additional victims so we are releasing a photo of the accused and notifying women involved in the sex trade through various community agencies,” said head of the Human Trafficking Unit Det. Dave Ellyatt in a media release. “Anyone who may have had a similar experience is urged to contact the Human Trafficking Unit and speak to an investigator.”

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London police received a report from a woman on Nov. 20 who had been choked and sexually assaulted.

As a result of the investigation, a suspect was arrested on Thursday and held in custody.

Anyone with information is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com