Police release picture of assault suspect

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Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a man responsible for an assault causing bodily harm that occurred July 2 in Halifax.

At 1:19 a.m., police responded to an assault call at Randy’s Pizza, 2380 Agricola Street. The 35-year-old female victim was located at the scene with head and facial injuries. The woman was transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. At this point in the investigation, it is believed that the victim and the suspect are not known to each other.

Police obtained video from Randy’s Pizza that showed the man assault the woman and then exit the store. The suspect is described as a light-skinned black man, approximately 6’0’ tall, with short hair. At the time of the assault he was wearing dark pants, white shirt and dark jacket.

Anyone with information about this incident to come forward by calling 902-490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or texting a tip - Tip 202 + your message to 274637. 

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Photo of assault suspect