Chennai: A 29-year-old man posing as a tourist guide was arrested on Thursday for allegedly sexually assaulting a 46-year-old French woman in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.

Swift Police Action

The accused, identified as Venkatesan Rajamanickam, was apprehended within hours of the complaint, said Tiruvannamalai SP M Sudhakar.

Attempted Escape & Injury

During the operation, a police team led by ASP Satish Kumar tracked down the suspect to a hideout on Tuesday, a day after the crime. As he tried to escape, he fractured his leg while being cornered by the officers.

Authorities have assured strict action and are investigating further into the incident.