Ottawa police seeking witnesses to assault near Carlingwood Shopping Centre

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is looking to speak to witnesses after an assault near the Carlingwood Shopping Centre.

Around 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, police responded to a call from a person reporting they had been assaulted in the 2100 block of Carling Avenue.

The victim told police they had been waiting to catch a bus when they got into an altercation with the suspect.

The victim told police they were assaulted by the suspect following a verbal argument.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken to police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Barry of the OPS West Criminal Investigations Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5929. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ca.