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UPDATE: Allegation of sexual assault dismissed

Police say the suspect in the alleged incident reported June 8 has been released without charge.
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UPDATE:

Duncan/North Cowichan RCMP now say a sexual assault that was reported last week did not occur.

The detachment issued a news release on Friday evening to say an allegation was seriously investigated and has been proven to have not taken place.

The suspect has been released without charge and police say there is no risk to the public at this time.