Brantford police are appealing to the public in identifying two persons of interest as part of a sexual assault investigation.
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Police say a female was sexually assaulted by two different individuals at two separate times while in the downtown core on June 25 between 10:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m.
One suspect was described as a brown male, about 26 years old, with a stocky build and spiked dark hair, police said. He was wearing blue shorts, black sandals, a floral shirt, and hoop earrings in each ear.
Police say the second suspect is a black male, about 30 years old with a narrow v-shaped face, stubble on his chin and short, buzzed hair. He was wearing dark coloured pants, black shoes and a blue “Crooks & Castle” T-shirt.
Sexual assault is any unwanted act of a sexual nature imposed by one person upon another. Forced or coerced intercourse, grabbing, touching, or kissing can be defined as sexual assault, police say.
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Anyone who is a survivor of sexual assault is encouraged to contact the Sexual Assault Centre of Brant. The centre offers a free 24-hour crisis and support line; contact 519-751-3471 or www.sacbrant.ca for more information.
Anyone with information about the police investigation is asked to contact Det. Const. Meagan Hart of the child abuse and sexual assault unit at 519-756-7050 ext 2584. Those who wish to remain anonymous are asked to call Brant – Brantford Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at https: //www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/ .
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