CASE NUMBER: 23-680345

26 June 2023

Hamilton Police Seek Witnesses in J.C Beemer Park Assault

Hamilton Police are seeking the assistance of the public in an ongoing investigation into a serious assault that occurred on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at approximately 4:45 p.m. The incident took place at an encampment located at 68 Victoria Avenue North - J.C. Beemer Park, resulting in a female being attacked and slashed with an edged weapon.

The Hamilton Police Service is asking anyone who may have witnessed the assault or has any information regarding the incident to assist with the investigation.

Based on the preliminary information gathered thus far, the suspect is described as a white male, believed to be in his late twenties.  At the time of the incident, he was reportedly wearing a distinctive salmon-coloured tank top and shorts.

Detectives ask anyone with any relevant information about this incident to please come forward to police and contact Detective Constable Lindsey David of the Division 10 Criminal Investigations Branch at 905-546-3821 or ldavid@hamiltonpolice.ca.

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