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Lower Post elder sexually assaulted

A 41-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into an elder's home and sexually assaulting her in Lower Post. RCMP investigated the August 10 incident and arrested the man a day later in the small community 20 kilometres south of Watson Lake.

A 41-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into an elder’s home and sexually assaulting her in Lower Post.

RCMP investigated the August 10 incident and arrested the man a day later in the small community 20 kilometres south of Watson Lake.

The name of the suspect is being withheld to protect the identity of the 78-year-old victim.

RCMP were not immediately available for comment. (James Munson)