Windham Man Charged in Sex Assault of Child

A 27-year-old man is facing charges after sexually assaulting a young child, according to police.

Authorities began investigating Erick Rivera, of Jeffrey Road of Windham, in October. He was arrested Wednesday morning in Mansfield, according to police.

Rivera is charged with first-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor. According to The Norwich Bulletin, the victim was a 5-year-old girl.

He was arraigned in court Friday morning and is being held on $350,000 bond.

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