**** HRP Media Release
Police charge man for sexual assault
Police have charged a man in relation to a sexual assault that occurred in Halifax last month.
On July 19, police received a report of a sexual assault that had occurred on July 12. At approximately 10 a.m., a man walking in the area of Tilbury Avenue and Innsbrook Way approached a woman who was not known to him and spoke to her. He then touched her in a sexual manner before fleeing the area on foot.
On July 21, members of the Sexual Assault Investigative Team and members of the Quick Response Unit arrested Mohammad Jamal Shned Al-Dulaimi, 19, in Halifax without incident. He was held in custody to appear in Halifax provincial court on July 24 to face the following charges:
- Sexual assault
- Failure to comply with conditions of a release order (x5)
It is important for victims of sexual assault to know that we are here to help. As part of our victim-centered, trauma-informed approach to sexualized violence, we work closely with victims and ensure their privacy is upheld and well-being is fully considered. We encourage anyone who has been sexually assaulted or harassed to reach out to police. More information on reporting sexual assaults is available on our website.
