A man has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault reported on New Year's Day in Newmarket.
The assault occurred on Jan. 1, at approximately 3 a.m. York Regional Police said an 18-year-old woman had left the GO bus terminal and was walking west on a pathway near Davis Drive when she was approached by a man.
The man grabbed her, forced her to the ground and assaulted her, officers said. Police released a composite sketch of the suspect on Monday, and the image was circulated among GO Transit customers who use the terminal.
As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old man was arrested Thursday night.
Police said Kevin Wyatt, of Newmarket, has been charged with sexual assault causing bodily harm. Wyatt will appear in court on Jan. 12.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with more information is asked to contact police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7071, or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
