Clarence Street assault in August - police seeking witnesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 2, 2020   4:20pm 

(Ottawa) — Frontline officers responded to an assault in the 100 block of Clarence Street on Saturday, August 15^th. 

Between 1:30 and 2:10 am, a group of 3-4 men approached a male and assaulted him. The victim suffered a serious but non-life threatening injury. 

Investigators are looking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have information regarding the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police’s Central Criminal Investigations Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5166. 

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers, toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca. 

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