Arrest made after teen sexually assaulted, confined for days: police

A Windsor man has been arrested and charged after a 15-year-old reported being sexually assaulted and held against her will for days.

Police say their major crimes unit received a complaint that a 15-year-old was sexually assaulted multiple times and kept confined for four days in a residence in the 300 block of Glengarry Avenue.

The teen was eventually able to "escape" the residence, police said in a statement,and was taken to hospital with injuries not considered to be life-threatening.

Police arrested and charged a 35-year-old Windsor man with sexual assault, sexual interference with a person under 16-year-old, assault and assault by choking, as well as forcible confinement and mischief under $5,000.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service major crime unit or CrimeStoppers to remain anonymous. If you or someone you know is an affected person that needs support, you can contactthe Windsor Police Service's victim assistance unit can be reached at 519-255-6700, ext. 4879 or Victim Services Windsor-Essex County 519-723-2711.