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Police charge another man in case of alleged confinement of Nova Scotia teen

By: The Canadian Press

Posted: 11/20/2012 9:21 AM | Comments: 0 | Last Modified: 11/20/2012 3:36 PM

A residence in Upper Chelsea, N.S. is seen on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012. A 63-year-old Nova Scotia man has been arrested in the investigation into the alleged sexual assault and confinement of a 16-year-old boy. Police launched an investigation in September after a woman in Upper Chelsea, N.S., reported that a barefoot teen showed up at her doorstep chained at his wrists and ankles, seeking help. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

BRIDGEWATER, N.S. - A 63-year-old Halifax man was charged Tuesday in the investigation into the alleged sexual assault and confinement of a 16-year-old boy.

John MacKean of the Halifax suburb of Lower Sackville is facing a charge of sexual assault and another prostitution-related charge after being arrested Monday in Fredericton. He appeared in provincial court in Bridgewater, N.S., where he was returned to custody until his case comes back to court Thursday.

Crown lawyer Lloyd Tancock said outside court that the second charge was for communicating for the purpose of obtaining sexual services from someone under 18.

Police launched an investigation in September after a woman in Upper Chelsea, N.S., reported that a barefoot teen showed up at her doorstep chained at his wrists and ankles, seeking help.

Officers later issued arrest warrants for David James Leblanc and 31-year-old Wayne Alan Cunningham.

Leblanc was arrested in northern Ontario after police received a report of a man wandering without shoes and wearing light clothing in near-freezing temperatures. He was flown to Halifax after receiving medical treatment.

Cunningham's body was found near the area where Leblanc was arrested. Foul play was not suspected in his death.

Leblanc faces seven charges, including sexual assault, sexual assault causing bodily harm, forcible confinement and administering a noxious substance with intent to cause bodily harm. He is in custody and due to return to Bridgewater provincial court Dec. 19.

(CKBW, The Canadian Press)

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