THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Malayinkeezhu native Santhosh, who was arrested for attempting to sexually assault a female doctor in the museum compound, had committed sexual assault in the past as well, the police said. According to the police, Santhosh is an accused in a case in which he had broken into a house and assaulted a girl. The police are investigating the girl's complaint. The girl identified Santhosh after he was arrested in the museum sexual assault case. The incident took place last December. Apart from this, a woman from Kuravankonam had earlier recognized that Santhosh was the one who broke into her house.

Meanwhile, DCP Ajith Kumar said that there was no lapse on the part of the police in the investigation. He also said that the complainant's help and strong stand helped the police to find the accused. The complainant responded that she was happy that the accused was arrested. Speaking to a private channel, she said that she was shocked to know the criminal background of the accused.