Police seek for 3 suspects in connection with alleged gang sex assault in St. Catharines [Video]

Warning: This story contains graphic details involving allegations of sexual assault

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and three more suspects are being sought in connection with an alleged gang sexual assault of a woman in St. Catharines earlier this month, which police believe was a “targeted” incident.

Niagara Regional Police said the incident happened at a residence near Welland Avenue and Lake Street on Sept. 15.

Four male suspects allegedly broke into the home and gang-sexually assaulted a woman.

“Prior to the males leaving, they stole multiple items from the female’s residence,” police allege in a news release on Friday evening.

Earlier in the day, police executed search warrants at homes in Niagara Falls and St. Catharines, resulting in a 17-year-old boy being arrested.

He is facing a dozen charges, including break and enter – commit gang sexual assault, sexual assault with a firearm, sexual assault causing bodily harm, and distributing intimate image without consent.

He cannot be identified under the terms of the …