Crime & Safety

Nashua Man Sexually Assaulted Child, 5: Police

Breaking: Nicholas Beaudette, 23, of Nashua, was arrested after sexually assaulting a 5-year-old child, police said.

NASHUA, NH — A Nashua man was arrested Tuesday, charged with sexually assaulting a 5-year-old child.

Nicholas Beaudette, 23, of West Hollis Street, was charged with two counts of felony sexual assault.

Police said they launched an investigation in September after receiving a report the child victim was sexually assaulted. Beaudette knew the victim prior to the assaults, police said.

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After a "lengthy" investigation, police said they obtained an arrest warrant Tuesday and subsequently arrested Beaudette. He was held on $50,000 bail pending an arraignment Wednesday.

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