Regina man charged with aggravated sexual assault, choking

A 28-year-old man has been charged with aggravated sexual assault following an attack on a woman in downtown Regina early Saturdaymorning.

The woman, 28, told police she was accosted by a man in an alley on the 2000 block of Cornwall St. who choked her into unconsciousness and then sexually assaulted her.

She was able to describe her attacker.

On Monday night,while investigating an unrelated incident, police arrested a manfor being intoxicated in a public place.

Hematched the description of the suspect in the sexual assault case, prompting the officers to investigate further.

They charged him with aggravated sexual assault and overcoming resistance by attempting to choke.

He was scheduled to appear in court Tuesday.