Assault suspect sought after racial slurs and threats on Michael Cowpland Drive
Police hunt cyclist who attacked man June 6; Hate and Bias Crime Unit investigating.
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Ottawa Police are searching for a man who assaulted someone on Michael Cowpland Drive on Saturday afternoon. At about 3 p.m. on June 6, the victim was approached by a cyclist riding a black mountain bike. The man made racial slurs, threatened the victim, and then assaulted him before leaving the scene.
The victim was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries. Police described the suspect as white, in his 20s or 30s, about six feet tall with a medium build and short curly black hair. He was wearing black jeans and a black T-shirt at the time.
The Hate and Bias Crime Unit is handling the investigation. Anyone with information can call them at 613-236-1222, ext. 5015, or email hatebiascrime@ottawapolice.ca. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.