Peterborough police seek suspect with knife after north-end assault

Peterborough police are looking for a suspect following an assault involving a knife early Tuesday.

Peterborough Police Service says that just after midnight, an assault was reported in the area of Chemong and Towerhill roads in the city’s north end.

Police say a male victim was walking on the sidewalk when he was approached and grabbed by a man with a knife.

Police say the victim broke free and fled. Officers searched the area but did not locate the suspect.

Anyone with information can call the Peterborough police at 705-876-1122 ext. 555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit stopcrimehere.ca online.