Providence man charged in brutal sexual assault
By News Staff
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Police says victim was found around 10 a.m. Wednesday morning beaten and barely conscious in a driveway.
They say the woman identified 26-year-old Richard Lopes as her attacker and a blood trail led to a basement apartment where Lopes was found asleep.
Police say he was covered in blood with scratches on his arm.
Police say Lopes broke a chair over the victims head during the assault. She was able to escape the apartment but only made it to the driveway.
Lopes is charged with first-degree sexual assault, felony assault, and simple assault. He was arraigned and held without bail.
The woman was taken to the hospital with severe facial injuries.
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