Masked Mob Blocks Police From Arresting Violent Attacker – Police Seeking Public Assistance

The Hamilton Police Service is seeking the assistance of the public in identifying participants in a large disturbance at Hamilton’s Tim Hortons field.

On Saturday June 25th 2016, just shortly after 12:00pm, police responded to the area of Beechwood Avenue and Prospect Street in the City of Hamilton for the report of a disturbance.

Upon arrival, officers were met by a large group of approximately twenty (20) masked and disguised individuals who were harassing and intimidating a business group that had been touring the city and learning about development and investment opportunities.

Police intervened with the intent to calm the situation, and observed as a masked male assaulted a member of the touring assembly. Officers moved in to arrest the demonstrator but were met by resistance and physical obstruction of the hostile crowd. Additional police resources were sent to the area as the mob dispersed facilitating the escape of the assailant.

There are no report injuries and the investigation is ongoing.

Hamilton Police are asking anyone with information about the masked male attacker or the disorderly group, to contact the Hamilton Police Service Division Two Acting Detective Sergeant Robin Abbott at 905-546-2907 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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