The Toronto Police Service has arrested a man in connection with a sexual assault that occurred in High Park on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
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On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at approximately 10:40 p.m., police responded to a call for a sexual assault at High Park in the Howard Park Avenue and Parkside Drive area.
It is reported that:
- the female victim was walking on a paved pathway in the High Park area
- the victim was approached from behind by an unknown male suspect
- the suspect dragged the victim into a wooded area of the park, where she was sexually assaulted
- the victim was able to get away from the suspect and sought assistance from a passerby in the area who called police
- the suspect fled the area
- the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the assault
The suspect is described as a male, Black, with a dark complexion, 5’10” tall, 30 to 40 years old, slim, with an athletic build. He was last seen wearing a t-shirt and dark-coloured pants.
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On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Cortny Henry, 35, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:
- Overcome resistance by choking
- Sexual Assault Cause Bodily Harm
- Uttering Threats
- Forcible Confinement
- Robbery
- Fail to Comply with Probation
- Unlawfully Possess Schedule I Substance
He was scheduled to appear in court on Thursday July 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Ave West, in room 301.
An image of the accused has been released. Police believe there may be more victims.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or online at www.222tips.com.
A sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration. To learn more about sexual assault, including how to report a sexual assault or get support in the community, please visit YourChoice.to.
