A man allegedly spit on and struck an 81-year-old man in Newmarket April 22.

York Regional Police officers were called to Main Street at around 6:10 p.m. for a report of an assault, according to a news release.

Police allege a man riding a skateboard bumped into the senior citizen, who was walking along the street, causing the skateboarder’s drink to spill.

The suspect challenged the senior to pay for a new drink, then followed him and his friend, police said.

The suspect allegedly spat on the senior, then struck him in the face, causing him to fall and sustain minor injuries, police said.

The suspect is described as 25 to 35 years old with short, dark hair. He was wearing a white T-shirt, black jacket, black shorts and white shoes at the time of the alleged assault.

Police have released a photo of the suspect and are appealing for the public’s help identifying him.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7141.

