Toronto police have arrested a suspect in the confinement and sexual assault of a teenage girl at a downtown apartment.

Police say the man held the 16-year-old in an apartment in the George Street and Dundas Street East area between Jan. 3 and Jan. 7, 2024.

During that span he allegedly sexually assaulted her, refusing to let her leave.

On Wednesday, police announced an arrest.

Mohamed Elkurdi, 39, of Toronto, is facing charges on sexual assault, forcible confinement and assault, as well as failing to attend court and breach of probation.