Hamilton Police Service is currently investigating a sexual assault that occurred last Friday near Fennell Avenue and High Street. Witnesses are urged to contact police and residents are asked to check their surveillance cameras for suspicious activity.

On Friday, April 5, 2019, shortly before 8:00 a.m., a 15-year-old female Sherwood Secondary School student exited an HSR bus on Fennell Avenue near High Street. While walking to school a male approached her from behind and grabbed her buttocks. The female turned around and was punched in the face by the male who immediately ran off.

The suspect is described as a white male, between 17-18-years-old, 6' tall, with a heavy build and wearing black clothing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Shannon McLean at 905-546-3854 or Detective Sergeant Chris Kiriakopoulos at 905-540-6375.

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

There is no guaranteed way to prevent a sexual assault. Sharing the details of these assaults is intended to provide the community information, and people are encouraged to trust their instincts. For confidential support, please call the Sexual Assault Centre's 24-hour support line at 905-525-4162 or connect at www.sacha.ca, or the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre at www.hhsc.ca/sadv.