A 33-year-old man is facing charges after an investigation of a sexual assault in Battleford Monday.
Cory Smockum, 33, is charged with sexual assault, assault and choking to overcome resistance. He remains in custody and made his first appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court on Wednesday.
He is scheduled to make his next appearance Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.
Police initially received a report of a woman requiring assistance outside a residence at 4:30 a.m. Police located her in the area and it was discovered she had been the victim of an assault earlier in the morning.
Police say she was transported to hospital and treated for injuries to her head, torso and extremities.
Smockum was arrested late Tuesday afternoon.
