Man charged with sexually assaulting teen in Center City – NBC10 Philadelphia

A homeless man was arrested and charged in connection with the sexual assault of a teenage girl last weekend, according to a spokesperson for the Philadelphia Police Department.

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Derrick Henry, 34, was being treated at Temple University Hospital when he was arrested at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, police said.

Henry is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, in the 800 block of Chestnut Street, police said.

Officials said Henry was charged with rape, sexual assault, endangering the welfare and other related charges.

Resources for victims of sexual assault are available through the National Sexual Violence Resources Center and the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 800-656-4673.