London police headquarters on Dundas St. file photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn NewsLondon police headquarters on Dundas St. file photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News
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Police investigate sexual assault

Police in London are looking for assistance from the public after a woman was sexually assaulted on Friday evening.

According to police, it happened around 7 p.m. at the Civic Gardens near Springbank Drive and Wonderland Road. A woman was approached by a  man riding a bike. The man then proceeded to allegedly sexually assault the female before fleeing westbound through the park.

The suspect is described as a black male with a dark complexion, between 35-45 years old, approximately 5’10” tall with a medium, athletic build.  He was bald or had very short hair, a black goatee and very white teeth.  He was wearing a grey t-shirt, dark pants or shorts, black running shoes and mirrored aviator-style sunglasses.  He spoke in a thick accent and was riding a silver or grey coloured mountain bike.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 519-661-5670 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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