OPP looking for person of interest after assault on Green Mountain Trail

Haliburton Highlands OPP are asking for public help finding a person of interest in an assault investigation.

Officers responded to the alleged assault on Greens Mountain Trail in Highlands East on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

The victim was reportedly punched in the face without provocation.

Police are looking to speak with an individual in connection with the ongoing investigation, described as a white male, possibly in his 40’s, with short grey hair and facial hair. The male was with a female passenger with dark brown hair, driving an older, dark blue SUV.

Anyone who recognizes the male or has information is asked to contact Haliburton Highlands OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Police ask that you use reference number E261545177.

Paul Cluff
Paul Cluff
Paul is a veteran journalist with decades of experience in newsrooms across Canada. He has served as sports editor at the St. Thomas Times-Journal, a general assignment reporter at the Stratford Beacon Herald, editor of the Goderich Signal Star, and founding editor of StratfordToday.ca. Paul is a graduate of St. Clair College’s journalism program and holds a credential in Inclusive Journalism – Fair Representation in Media from Seneca College.

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