Possible serial sex attacker caught

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Have police in canton Solothurn arrested a serial violent sexual offender?

Officers will hope so as a trial starts today in Olten. 

A man identified only as Kevin D is on trial for attacking and seriously injuring a 14-year-old girl who was jogging in a local park in 2020. He was brandishing a Japanese combat knife.

He is already in jail after partially admitting to the offence. 

But prosecutors say he’s responsible for a series of other sexual assaults – including four attempted rapes. 

These charges will be presented during the trial.

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