New charges have been laid against a man connected to a high profile torture case.

Dustin Paxton is currently charged with assault and forcible confinement in connection to the torture of another man.

Police say an additional charge of aggravated assault and an additional charge of forcible confinement have been laid against Paxton.

The charges are in connection to incidents involving an underage Calgary female.The female is known to the accused.  Police say a witness came forward and reported the alleged assault to police. Investigators then interviewed the minor and charges were laid.

Paxton is scheduled to appear in court on Friday.