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11 new charges laid in alleged break-ins and sex assaults at Universite Laval

Oct 26, 2016 | 10:00 AM

QUEBEC — One of the accused in a series of alleged break-ins and sexual assaults at a Quebec university student residence is now facing 12 charges.

Thierno-Ourny Barry, 19, first appeared in court Saturday and was arraigned on 11 additional charges Wednesday.

The 12 charges include four counts of breaking and entering with commission of a criminal act — sexual assault.

He also faces two counts of attempted break-in and six counts of breaking and entering with the intention of committing an offence.

Two men — both students — were arrested in connection with the Oct. 15 alleged crimes.

Barry will remain detained until his next court appearance Nov. 4.

The other man was previously released on a promise to appear at a later date.

The university said Saturday the two accused have been expelled from the school.

Quebec City police Capt. Mario Vezina said the accused knew one another.

The Canadian Press

Note to readers: This is a corrected story. A previous version said there were 12 new charges