Man charged with sexual assault after alleged attack on Rideau Street Sunday
A 44-year-old Ottawa man faces sexual assault charges after police say he approached a woman from behind near Daly and Nicholas on August 2.
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A 44-year-old man is facing a sexual assault charge after an alleged attack on a woman in downtown Ottawa on Sunday, August 2.
Ottawa Police said an officer was flagged down at about 8 a.m. near the 400 block of Rideau Street and spoke with a woman who reported being approached from behind by an unknown male while out walking. The woman said the male sexually assaulted her and attempted to expose himself.
Officers quickly located a suspect nearby and arrested the person without incident. Nasir Abdi Suldaan, 44, was charged with sexual assault and breach of probation. He is scheduled to appear in court on August 18.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Central Investigations Section at 613-236-1222, extension 5166. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca.
The facts
When did the alleged assault occur?
The alleged assault occurred on Sunday, August 2, 2026, near the 400 block of Rideau Street in downtown Ottawa.
Who was charged and what are the charges?
Nasir Abdi Suldaan, 44, was charged with sexual assault and breach of probation.
When is the court appearance scheduled?
Nasir Abdi Suldaan is scheduled to appear in court on August 18, 2026.
