Persons of interest to identify in ByWard Market Assault

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 13, 2022   12:10 pm

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two persons of interest regarding an assault that occurred on March 24^th,2022 at the Rideau Street Light Rail Train (LRT) Station.

At approximately 7:50 pm, two men were assaulted at the LRT Station. The victims sustained minor injuries.

Investigators are seeking the public’s help in identifying two persons of interest linked to this assault.

The first man is described as Caucasian. He was wearing black pants, black shoes with a burgundy style jacket and a blue half mask (see photo).

The second man is described as Black. He was wearing a camouflage style sweater, black pants, and black shoes. He was also carrying a black backpack and had a blue half mask tucked underneath his chin (see photo).

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ottawa Police Service, Central Criminal Investigations Section 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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