Hamilton police are seeking the public's assistance in finding a male wanted in an alleged assault that occurred along the Pipeline Trail.

The alleged incident happened on the trail, between Crosthwaite Avenue and Fairfield Avenue, around 8 a.m. on Thursday, police said in a news release Friday.

"The victim was approached by a male suspect near Crosthwaite Avenue who asked for spare change," police said in the release.

"After the victim declined, the suspect caught up to her and assaulted her. A witness intervened, and the suspect fled westbound toward Crosthwaite Avenue."

Police describe the suspect as white, 5'9" to 5'10" tall with a thin build and visible sores on his face. He was wearing black pants and a black hoodie at the time of the incident

Police say they are looking to iden

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