Police seek ID on sexual assault suspect

Hamilton police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a sexual assault. Police say a woman was walking north on Hughson Street towards King William Street at about 11:25 a.m. on Friday when a man walking towards her reached out his hand and sexually assaulted her. The victim turned around to confront the man, but he fled the area. The suspect is described as white, 20 to 25 years old, five-foot-five, and having shaggy, ear-length blonde hair. He was wearing a red button-up, three-quarter sleeved shirt and a jean vest. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Carolyne Rashford at 905-546-4614.