EDMONTON - An accused Edmonton rapist was flown in shackles from Australia back to the city only to be released on bail.

Two officers from the Edmonton Police Service recently travelled to Australia to transport a 24-year-old man back to Edmonton on charges that include sexual assault with a weapon and forcible confinement.

He was freed on bail with conditions Tuesday and his next court appearance is March 10.

On June 22, 2012, about 1 a.m., a man broke into an Edmonton residence and sexually assaulted a 19-year-old woman, police say.

Police responded, and the woman was transported to hospital.

A Canada-wide warrant was issued for the man's arrest on Jan. 24, and he was arrested in Cairns, Australia, by the Australian Federal Police.

He was transported to Sydney and escorted back to Canada by the Edmonton Police Service on Feb. 12.

Nicholas Lemont is facing charges of break and enter and commit assault with a weapon, forcible confinement, sexual assault with a weapon, disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public.