Hamilton police investigating sexual assault in area of Catherine and Robert streets

Hamilton police are investigating after a woman was sexually assaulted Saturday night.

Police said in a release the assault occurred in the area of Catherine and Robert streets, south of Barton Street East, around 7 p.m. Nov. 26.

No one has been arrested.

Police are asking nearby homes and businesses to review their surveillance cameras between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for suspicious activity.

Police describe a suspect in the assault as a dark skinned male, around six-foot with a skinny build and a facial scar running from his mouth to his right ear.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Division One Staff Sergeant at 905-546-4725 or the sexual assault unit 905-546-4962.

To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppershamilton.com.

Sebastian Bron is a reporter at The Spectator. sbron@thespec.com