A Halton paramedic accused of sexually assaulting a female patient inside an ambulance has been arrested.

According to Halton Regional Police, the incident occurred sometime in October 2015.

Police have not released many details regarding the incident but said in a news release that the assault occurred inside a Halton ambulance.

A suspect identified as 57-year-old Dundas resident Tad Nelson has been charged with sexual assault and voyeurism.

He is expected to appear in court for a bail hearing in Milton today.