Brampton sex assaults: suspect video released

Peel Regional police have released video of a suspect following two “violent” sexual assaults around Sheridan College in Brampton this month.

The first incident occurred on Sept. 2. Police said a 19-year-old woman was walking in the area of Steeles Avenue West and McLaughlin Boulevard when a suspect sexually assaulted her before fleeing the area.

Then on Sept. 22, another 19-year-old woman was walking in the area of McLaughlin Road and Ray Lawson Boulevard around 1:30 a.m. when a suspect allegedly sexually assaulted her. The suspect then fled the area.

The victims in both incidents sustained minor physical injuries, police said.

Investigators said Friday that thanks to a public appeal for information, they obtained video of a person they now believe to be the suspect.

“On September 23 Peel police appealed to the public for any information pertaining to the identity of a suspect believed to be responsible for two …