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One charged with sexual assault

Police say it happened Wednesday on Queen Street East
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Sault Ste. Marie Police Service file photo

One person is facing charges after a sexual assault Wednesday.

Sault Ste. Marie Police were called to the 300 block of Queen Street East at around 6 p.m.

They say the victim was touched for a sexual purpose without their consent by someone they know.

Police arrested a suspect at their residence.

Samuel Corbett, 40, has been charged with sexual assault.

None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.