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Police have charged a man in relation to a sexual assault that occurred in Halifax yesterday.
Police received a report of a sexual assault that had occurred in the early morning hours of January 21 at a hotel on Lower Water Street in Halifax. A man brought a woman who was not known him into his room and sexually assaulted her. The woman escaped and contacted police. The suspect was arrested at the hotel a short time later.
Patrick Celestine Douglas Hyslop, 43, is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court today to face charges of sexual assault and unlawful confinement and three counts of breaching a court order.
We are not releasing further details out of respect and concern for the survivor’s privacy and well-being.
Investigators want sexual assault survivors to know they will not be judged, and will be treated with compassion, dignity and respect throughout the entire investigative process. Sexual assault investigations are complex. As part of our victim-centered, trauma-informed approach to sexualized violence, we work closely with sexual assault survivors to ensure they’re willing to proceed with a police investigation. Police must also ensure the survivors’ privacy is upheld and well-being is fully considered. More information on reporting sexual assaults is available on our website.
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