Hamilton man arrested following assault in Gage Park

Published June 5, 2020 at 5:06 pm

Hamilton Police have arrested a local man following a morning assault on two people in Gage Park on Friday (June 5).

Police say shortly before 7:30 a.m., they were called to Gage Park to reports of a disturbance.

When police arrived, they say it appeared a 40-year-old woman and an 83-year-old man had been randomly assaulted by an unknown man on a pathway west of the fountain towards Gage Avenue.

Both victims were transported to the hospital and their medical status is still being assessed. No weapons were used.

A 43-year-old man was arrested at the scene and remains in custody. Assault-related charges are expected to be laid.

The investigation is ongoing as detectives continue to determine the motive for the assault.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Mario Rizzo at (905) 546-2918 or Detective Sergeant Ben Thibodeau at (905)546-2907.

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

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