Freed hostage Joshua Boyle arrested for sexual assault

Canadian man faces 15 charges months after being rescued in Pakistan

Joshua Boyle and his family during their time as hostages in Pakistan
Caitlan Coleman and Joshua Boyle with two of their children while being held hostage
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A Canadian man who was held hostage by Taliban-linked militants for more than five years has been arrested and is facing a number of serious charges.

Joshua Boyle, 34, was rescued late last year in Pakistan, along with his American wife Caitlan Coleman and their three children, all of whom were born during the time Boyle and Coleman were held captive.

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