Montreal

Laval University sex assault suspect released on bail

The suspect in a string of sexual assaults at Laval University has been released on bail pending his trial.

Thierno-Oury Barry is facing 12 charges related to break-ins and assaults last month

Thierno-Oury Barry was a student at Laval University. (Facebook)

The suspect in a string of sexual assaults at Laval University has been released on bail pending his trial.  

Thierno-Oury Barry, a 19-year-old student at the university, was arrested and charged last month on several counts of breaking and entering as well as sexual assault.

​The charges came after Quebec City police received at least 15 complaints from students at the university, who said a man had come into their rooms at a student residence during the night of Oct. 14.

The incident prompted an outcry at the university, and contributed to protests calling for an end to rape culture on Quebec campuses.