Kingston, Ont. police are asking the public for help after a shocking random hammer assault on a woman in the Kingscourt area.
On June 23 at approximately 2:15 p.m., a 49-year-old visitor to Kingston was attacked with a hammer while walking near Kingston Secondary School.
The victim and her friend were taking a stroll along the park trail adjacent to the school, close to Kirkpatrick St. and Kingscourt Ave., when they were confronted by a man exhibiting erratic behaviour.
As the two women attempted to distance themselves, the man suddenly struck the woman from behind, hitting the base of her neck with a hammer.
The attack caused minor injuries.
The assailant then fled north toward Elliott Ave.
Police describe the suspect as a Caucasian male in his late 20s, standing around 5’10” with a thinner build, approximately 180 pounds. He has brown hair and a scruffy beard.
At the time of the attack, he was wearing a dark blue t-shirt with white lettering on the chest, light grey pants, and white shoes, and was carrying a backpack.
Investigators have obtained nearby video surveillance footage capturing the suspect, which they hope will assist in his identification.
Kingston police are urging anyone with information about the suspect or his whereabouts to come forward.
Those with information can contact Detective Bryan McMillan via email at bmcmillan@kingstonpolice.ca or by phone at 613-549-4660 ext. 6343.
