RCMP in Banff are investigating an alleged assault in an alley early Wednesday morning.
An altercation was reported between a victim and an unknown suspect around 1:40 a.m. in the west alley of the 200-block of Banff Avenue.
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Police said that the suspect fled the scene northbound up the alley toward Wolf Street. The victim was taken to the Banff Mineral Springs Hospital for treatment.
A description of the suspect based on surveillance footage has been released. Police are looking for a man with brown hair and short facial hair, who is approximately 5’8” tall. He was wearing a blue and white hoodie, khaki pants and speaks with a French accent.
If you have any information you are asked to contact the Banff RCMP at 403-762-2226 or Crime Stoppers.
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