Belleville Police investigating what they believe is a random attack in the west end of the city.
Police were called to the area of Wallbridge Loyalist Road and Highway 2 just after 10 a.m. on Sunday where the victim reported being assaulted by a male armed with a knife.
The suspect fled on foot in the woods east of Wallbridge-Loyalist Road.
The Emergency Response Unit, K9 Unit and a police drone conducted an extensive search of the area but were unable to locate the suspect.
The victim was treated in hospital for superficial wounds.
The suspect is described as a white male with tanned skin, 6 feet tall, thin build, long dark scraggly hair with a red/white piece of cloth hanging from it, wearing blue jeans and a grey ripped shirt.
Police, who believe this to be an isolated incident, continue to investigate and are asking for the public’s assistance.
Any witnesses are asked to contact Constable Waite of the Belleville Police Service at 613-966-0882 x 4083 or email at mwaite@bellevilleps.ca.
People in the area of the incident are also asked to check residential video surveillance, trail cameras or passing motorists with dash cameras.
