Employee at urology facility in West Warwick accused of sexual assault

WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — An employee at Urological Specialists of New England is accused of sexually assaulting a patient.

West Warwick police said the incident happened on July 17 at the facility on Quaker Lane.

Police said they arrested Altaf Hussain, 72, on Thursday. He was charged with one count of first degree sexual assault.

Hussain was arraigned at Kent County District Court.

According to court records, the 72-year-old was held without bail. It’s unclear at this time if bail was set.

No further information was immediately released.