An 18-year-old male accused of aggravated sexual assault has been arrested.

Yesterday evening at about 5:30 p.m., Red Deer RCMP took Darrien Francis Nepoose into custody. The arrest took place without incident, police say.

RCMP began their investigation on July 2 after receiving a report of the aggravated sexual assault of a 14 year old female, who sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Police say the victim was known to the suspect. RCMP will not issue more information on the incident in order to protect the privacy of the victim.