Hamilton Police are investigating an aggravated assault in East Hamilton.

On Monday, January 3, 2022, at approximately 9:15 p.m., a male was approached by an unknown suspect when he was leaving his vehicle near Quigley Road and King Street East. The suspect assaulted the victim using an unknown weapon. The victim remains in hospital in critical condition.

The suspect is approximately six feet tall with an average build and wore a black leather jacket, white hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and dark shoes. The suspect left the area on foot.

Hamilton Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Division Two Staff Sergeant at 905-546-2907 or call 9-1-1.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com