Handcuffs file photo. (BlackburnNews.com file photo by Dave Richie)Handcuffs file photo. (BlackburnNews.com file photo by Dave Richie)
London

Convenience Store Employee Charged With Sexual Assault

A 40-year-old London man is facing a charge of sexual assault for allegedly grabbing at a female customer in a downtown convenience store.

London police were contacted on Wednesday, June 10. The female victim in her mid-20's told officers she was inappropriately touched by a convenience store employee.

She was inside the store shopping at the time of the alleged assault and was unharmed.

Milad Dawood, 40, of London was arrested and charged with one count of sexual assault. He is no longer employed at the store.

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