Police in Hagersville investigating alleged assault with baseball bat

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Haldimand County say they are investigating an alleged assault with a baseball bat that took place early Saturday morning.

Investigators say officers and paramedics were called out to a location on Main Street North in Hagersville, Ont., around 12:20 p.m. on Saturday, where they reportedly encountered a woman with serious injuries.

The woman was transported to hospital and required surgery, according to police.

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Detectives are looking for witnesses and possibly two outstanding male suspects, who they say may have been striking parking signs with a baseball bat or similar type of object.

Police say they have no further details.

Anyone with information can reach out to police at 1-888-310-1122 or leave a tip anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online.