Police Investigate Sexual Assault Report in Welland
A woman was sexually assaulted during a late-night attack in Welland, according to Niagara Regional Police.
The incident occurred when the victim, who was out for a walk around midnight in the area of Woodlawn Road and Clare Avenue, asked a question to a male suspect. He then assaulted her and attempted to drag her into a nearby wooded area.
The woman was able to access her phone, which caused the suspect to stop the assault, allowing her to escape. The suspect is described as being of Middle Eastern descent and speaking with a heavy accent.
The victim was able to escape after accessing her phone.
- Incident location: Woodlawn Road and Clare Avenue, Welland
- Time of incident: Around midnight
- Suspect description: Middle Eastern descent, heavy accent
Police are currently investigating the report and searching for the suspect.
Author's summary: Police investigate a sexual assault report in Welland.