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Police are investigating after a man was beaten by a group of assailants near the ByWard Market area Wednesday night.

The victim suffered a broken ankle, police said.

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A 911 call drew them to the intersection of Rideau and Waller streets at 10:25 p.m. The victim was taken to hospital by ambulance.

Central investigations are probing the assault. The suspects are described as four black men, police said.