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Woman sleeping on downtown bench punched in the face: Police

Victim was not physically injured
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NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH POLICE SERVICE
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On April 7, 2020 just before 10:30 a.m., an adult female was sleeping on a bench in the downtown core of the City of Guelph, when she was awoken by an adult male punching her in the right side of the face. The male then walked away. Police attended the scene but were unable to locate the male.

The male is described as:
    •    Caucasian
    •    20 years old
    •    Wearing a blue and pink stripped shirt, grey pants and running shoes

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Constable Matthew Ball at 519-824-1212 ext. 7525, email him at [email protected], leave an anonymous tip at Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online.

Please note that the female victim was not injured in this incident.

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