Woman assaulted in downtown London; police search for suspect

London police are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect after an assault in the downtown core on April 26. (Source: London police)

London police are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect after an assault in the downtown core over the weekend.

Police said a woman was entering a building in the 600‑block of Talbot Street near John Street at about 3:20 a.m. Sunday when she was approached and assaulted by an unknown man. The suspect fled on foot.

Officers responded to the area but were unable to locate the suspect.

He is described as a white man, about six feet tall, between 30 and 45 years old, with a medium build and a short grey beard. He was wearing a black hoodie, a light brown winter hat, brown pants and brown work boots.

The victim sustained minor injuries and required medical attention.

Investigators urge anyone with information, or anyone who was in the area of Talbot and John streets between 3:10 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. and may have dash‑cam, residential or business surveillance footage, to contact the London Police Service.