Woman walking with 2 children allegedly sexually assaulted in Charleswood

A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder badge is seen on Sept. 2, 2021 at the Public Information Office in Winnipeg. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski

A man was detained in custody following an alleged sexual assault in the Charleswood neighbourhood.

Winnipeg police say around 4 p.m. Wednesday, a woman was walking with two children in the neighbourhood when she was confronted by an adult male. The man allegedly made sexually explicit comments, sexually assaulted the woman and blocked their way, police said in a media release.

The woman yelled, flagged down a passing vehicle and police were contacted. No one was physically injured, police said.

The man was identified but could not be found at the time and a warrant was issued.

On Thursday, police arrested the man in the 3900 block of Grant Avenue. The 49-year-old was charged with sexual assault and detained in custody.

The charge has not been tested in court.

The department said it is committed to supporting survivors of sexual assault. Resources include the department’s victim services unit at 204-986-6350 and the Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line at 204-786-8631.