Police charge man and woman following sexual assault in Amherstburg

A man and a woman are facing sexual assault charges following an incident in Amherstburg in July, Windsor police say.

Police say the 33-year-old man and 26-year-old woman have been charged with sexual assault, forcible confinement, and uttering threats.

On July 20, officers responded to a report of a sexual assault at an apartment building in the 300 block of Victoria Street South in Amherstburg.

"Through investigation, officers learned that a woman was sexually assaulted by a male suspect and prevented from leaving the apartment," a press release from Windsor Police Services read.

It also says a woman was also present and failed to intervene or help the victim.

Police allege that, after the incident was reported to the authorities, the man and woman approached the victim and threatened serious bodily harm if she did not recant her statement to police.

Officers located and arrested the woman in Amherstburg on Aug. 9, while the man was arrested on Wednesday.

The man has been charged with sexual assault by choking, forcible confinement, obstructing justice, and two counts of uttering threats to cause bodily harm.

The woman has been charged with sexual assault as a party to the offence and obstructing justice.

If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, you can call Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Victim Assistance Unit at Windsor Police at 519-255-6700, ext. 4879.