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Suspect Arrested in Sexual Assault

Ontario Provincial Police in Grey County have arrested a suspect in a sexual assault.

The OPP says 49-year-old Darryl North of Guelph has been charged in connection with an incident in Grey Highlands on October 25.

The attack allegedly involved a 17-year-old girl, but it was not reported to police for over a week, the OPP says.

North was expected to have an audio bail hearing Saturday.

A court appearance is scheduled for November 30 in Owen Sound.

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