

Paul Johnton, CP24.com





Peel police have issued a public safety advisory following an attempted armed sexual assault in Brampton Tuesday night.

It happened in the McLaughlin Road and Kingknoll Drive area at around 10 p.m.

According to police, the 19-year-old victim was walking when she was approached from behind by a male armed with a weapon.

The suspect grabbed and dragged with woman into a nearby parking lot where he attempted to sexually assault her.

The attacker fled after the woman was able to break free.

He is described by police only as dark skinned. He was last seen wearing a black sweater with a hood.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-453-2121 ext. 3460 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).