Hamilton Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect after an assault in mid-September.

On Monday, September 11, 2023, a City of Hamilton official was assaulted at the Bennetto Community Centre, located at 450 Hughson Street, leading up to the Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters community meeting.

Hamilton Police Service continues to investigate, has identified a suspect, and is seeking the public's assistance to identify them.

The suspect, described as, white, approximately 40-50 years of age, short-buzzed cut hair, clean shaven, wearing a black Nashville music city USA Harley Davidson t-shirt, shorts and black glasses.

If you have any information on the identity of the suspect or any other information that you believe could assist police with the investigation, please contact Detective Constable Tom Kersgens in the Division One Criminal Investigations Branch at 905–546–3816.

For those who wish to provide information anonymously, please consider reaching out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at Crime Stoppers Hamilton’s website.