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Belwood man charged with sexual assault

The early morning incident happened on July 9
2021-05-20 OPP cruiser
NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On July 9, 2021 at approximately 4:45 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a sexual assault that just occurred in a vehicle on Wellington Road 29 in Guelph-Eramosa Township.

As a result, Abdul Waheed Najem, 51-years-old of Belwood has been charged with Sexual Assault contrary to the Criminal Code.

The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice - Guelph on Sept. 3, 2021 to answer to the charge.  

Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources available to help. A toll free call can be placed to the Assaulted Women's Helpline 1-866-863-0511 or Male Survivors of Sexual Assault at 1-866-887-0015 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential.

If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 911.

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