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Police arrest man, 25, in connection with sexual assault investigation in Toronto

A Toronto Police Service cruiser is seen in downtown Toronto in this file photo. Ryan Rocca / Global News File

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault investigation in Toronto, police say.

In a press release, Toronto police said on Thursday at 7 p.m., officers received a report of a sexual assault in the Dupont Street and Ossington Avenue area.

Officers said a 23-year-old woman had met a man through a dating app.

Police said the man presented a profile of himself using a photo that was not him.

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According to police, the woman went to the man’s residence where she was sexually assaulted.

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Officers said on Thursday, Cankang Li from Toronto was arrested and charged with sexual assault.

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He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday.

Investigators believe there may be more victims. Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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