The Ottawa Police Service is seeking assistance from the public to identify five

The Ottawa Police Service is seeking the public's assistance in identifying five suspects involved in an assault incident that took place in the downtown area in April. The assault occurred between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. on April 12, near Metcalfe Street and Laurier Avenue West. Initially, a group of three to five individuals were reportedly verbally harassing someone, which escalated when a bystander attempted to intervene. The bystander was then assaulted and sustained minor injuries.

The suspects have been described as follows:

- Suspect #1: Wearing a face mask, dark clothing, grey shoes, black gloves, and a scarf with a green baseball cap.
- Suspect #2: Wearing sunglasses, dark pants, an orange top, grey shoes, a scarf, and a green hat.
- Suspect #3: Wearing a face mask, dark pants, a blue and black jacket with a hood, and dark shoes.
- Suspect #4: Wearing a face mask, black pants, a red jacket with a hoodie, black gloves, a dark baseball cap, and black shoes.
- Suspect #5: Wearing a face mask, dark clothing, a scarf, sunglasses, and brown shoes.

It is important to note that the police have clarified that this incident did not happen at the pro-Palestinian demonstration that was held on the same day.

If you have any information regarding this assault, you are encouraged to contact Detective Constable Jimmy Fang of the Central Criminal Investigative Section at 613-236-1222, extension 2655, or email fangj@ottawapolice.ca.