Assault on the Waterfront Trail: Do you recognize this man?
Hamilton police looking to identify suspect who allegedly attacked couple on bikes
August 6th, 2019 The Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton police are asking the public to help identify a suspect after a couple was assaulted on the Waterfront Trail July 7. - Hamilton Police Service
Hamilton police are asking the public to help identify a suspect after a couple was assaulted on the Waterfront Trail last month.
The couple, in their early 50s, was riding along the trail near Wild Waterworks and Confederation Park around 2:30 p.m. July 7 when they were cut off by a man who yelled at them, police said.
The suspect allegedly deliberately rode his bike into the male victim's leg and then grabbed the man's shirt and hat.
The woman tried to pull the man off her partner, but was pushed away, police said. The suspect then allegedly spat at the couple and rode off as they called police.
The man suffered minor abrasions from the assault.
Hamilton police have been unable to identify the man and are now releasing an image captured at the scene.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian man, in his 50s, with a medium build and tattoos on his arms and legs. He wore a black tank top, black shorts, black backpack, trey baseball hat and rode a white Trek mountain bike.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Division 2 staff sergeant's office at 905-546-2963.
To remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or
crimestoppershamilton.com