[UPDATE: October 22nd: The person of interest in the investigation into the assault has contacted police, and police have asked media to remove the photo from online sites. So we've done so.]

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From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...

Police Asking For Public’s Assistance In An Assault Investigation

Anyone with information on the identity of this male is asked to call the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service or Crime Stoppers.

On September 26, 2011, at approximately 12:30 am, a female was walking on Brealey Drive in the area of St. Josephs at Fleming. She was grabbed from behind by an unknown male, knocked to the ground, kicked in the stomach and then punched in the face. The female managed to get away and ran to a friend's residence nearby and called Police. The female was treated at the hospital for some bruising to her face and arms and was later released. The suspect is described as male, approximately 6 feet tall, wearing a black hooded sweater.

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