Suspect to identify in hate motivated assault downtown

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The Ottawa Police Service Hate and Bias Crime Unit said Wednesday it was seeking public assistance to identify a suspect in an assault in Centretown on Feb. 5.

The assault occurred in the area of Laurier Avenue West and Bay Street between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. as the victim was walking down the street, a police news release said. The male suspect uttered a racial slur during the incident.

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The suspect was described as a white male, approximately 50 years old, heavy set and balding. At the time of the incident he wore a dark blue winter coat with a white shirt underneath, blue jeans and glasses. He may also have been carrying a suitcase.

The Ottawa Police Service Hate and Bias Crime Unit is seeking to identify this individual, a suspect involved in an assault downtown on Feb. 5. Photo by Ottawa Police Service /Handout

Anyone with information about the identity of this individual or the incident was asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Hate and Bias Crime Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5015.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca.

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