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Man arrested after violent sexual assault

Toronto Police Cruiser
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It was in early November that investigators say an 18yearold woman reported being physically and sexually assaulted.

Toronto police have made an arrest after a violent sexual assault near Yonge and Gerrard.

It was in early November that investigators say an 18-year-old woman reported being physically and sexually assaulted in the middle of the night.

Police say after the assault, the suspect robbed the victim.

The suspect had a gun, according to investigators.

They released surveillance video of the suspect in late November, showing him in the lobby of a nearby hotel.

18-year-old Hakim El Mozazi was arrested this week and charged with sexual assault causing bodily harm, robbery with a firearm, and other firearm-related charges.