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London police arrest man wanted on assault, robbery charges that prompted sex worker warning

A suspect was arrested on Thursday, thanks to the public’s help, say police. Matthew Trevithick/980 CFPL

London police have arrested a suspect in connection with an alleged robbery and assault that prompted a safety warning to those working in the sex trade.

According to investigators, a man went to a home in the area of Wellington and Simcoe streets shortly after midnight on April 15, after communicating with a woman through an online advertisement.

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Police say the suspect tied up a victim, then tasered, assaulted, and robbed her before fleeing in a red 2019 Toyota RAV4. The woman suffered minor injuries, but didn’t seek medical attention, police said.

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An arrest warrant for 37-year-old Omar Oneil Williams was announced on Wednesday. He was arrested the next day, thanks to the public’s help, say police.

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He is facing several charges, including robbery, forcible confinement, and assault with a weapon. Williams is expected to appear in a London courtroom on Friday.

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