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Overnight assault in Hamilton sends homeless man to hospital: police

Hamilton police say the victim of an overnight assault is not co-operating with the investigation. Hamilton Police Service

Hamilton police are appealing for information after an overnight assault sent a man to hospital.

Police say that shortly after 12:30 a.m. Thursday, they were called to assist paramedics at a convenience store in the Barton and Strathearne area, where they found a victim who said he was assaulted at a nearby residence.

The 31-year-old man of no fixed address was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

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Officers attended the residence in question and confirmed an incident did occur at that location; however, police say the victim is not co-operating with the investigation.

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If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Det. Const. Doug Moon by calling 905-546-2923.

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