Overview

• On July 3, Toronto police arrested 35-year-old Cortny Henry and charged him with sexual assault causing bodily harm, forcible confinement, robbery and other offences.
• The alleged attack occurred June 4 just before 11 p.m. when a woman was dragged into a wooded area of High Park and later escaped to summon help.
• Henry had a prior criminal record and was on probation at the time of the attack, raising oversight concerns as he prepares to appear in court.
• Police released the suspect’s photograph to assist with identifying any additional victims in an ongoing investigation.
• Toronto police have sustained heightened summer patrols throughout High Park to reassure visitors and deter further incidents.