Police investigate assault

Police are investigating an assault that occurred in Halifax last week.

On October 31 at approximately 2:30 a.m. police received a report of assault that had just occurred in the 1000 block of Beaufort Avenue. The victim, a 26-year-old man, had left the area prior to officers arriving on scene. He was treated at hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers believe there are people who have information that could assist the investigation and would like to speak with anyone who was in the area between 2:20 a.m. and 2:40 a.m. on October 31.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding the assault or video from the area to contact police at 902-490-5020. 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 by using the P3 Tips app.