A man in his 30s is in hospital after a violent assault in downtown Hamilton on Tuesday night, according to police.
Police say the victim was found around 11:30 p.m. after officers responded to reports of a disturbance in the area of Bay Street North and Hunter Street.
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The man was transported to the hospital not long after.
Hamilton police confirm they are investigating but did not reveal whether a weapon was used in the assault.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-546-3821 or reach out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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