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Quebec City man charged after girl he's accused of sexually assaulting sees him on the bus

The girl was on a bus in the Sainte-Foy neighbourhood when she recognized the man she says attacked her was sitting not too far away.

Teenager reported sexual assault in May but accused remained at large

The girl was getting on a bus at the corner of Auclair Boulevard and de Vinci Street when she spotted the man she says sexually assaulted her sitting on the bus. (Radio-Canada)

A 33-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault and sexual touching in connection with a complaint lodged by a 14-year-old Quebec City girl.

According to police,the girl had just turned 14 when she was sexually assaulted while was riding a citybus in May. She went to the police to report the incident, but they were unable to find the suspect.

On Monday, the girl was getting on a bus at the corner ofAuclair Boulevard and de Vinci Street in the Sainte-Foy neighbourhood when she noticed that same man was on the bus.

She called 911 and Bruno Tremblay was arrested. He has a history of sexual assault dating back to 2003.

Tremblay hadbeen detained until Tuesday's hearing in a Quebec City courthouse. The Crown opposed his release, and will remain in custody until his bail hearing Friday.

With files from Radio-Canada