Saint John police arrest man in relation to sexual assault against a minor

A sign for the Saint John Police Force is pictured on April 10, 2025. (CTV Atlantic/Avery MacRae)

Saint John Police Force (SJPF) arrested a 36-year-old man in relation to an investigation into an aggravated sexual assault on a minor.

Police say they arrested the man without incident on Thursday at approximately 12:30 p.m. at an address in Kingston Peninsula for the following offences:

• aggravated sexual assault
• sexual interference
• forcible confinement
• assault causing bodily harm

Police responded to a call from the hospital about a person under the age of 16 who had sustained injuries on Jan. 15 at approximately 1:30 p.m., said a news release. In response, SJPF Family Protection Unit opened an investigation.

The suspect was held in custody and will appear in court Friday.