Police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect in a downtown assault.

The assault happened last Wednesday near the intersection of Dundas and Clarence streets, said police, who released a picture of the suspect Monday.

A man noticed another man and woman arguing around 9:30 p.m. The man who saw the argument tried to intervene, police said.

"The witness said something to the male out of concern for the female and . . . after intervening, it was reported that the suspect punched the male in the face," said Const. Ken Steeves.

The suspect kicked the victim's friend's minivan and broke off the side mirror, Steeves said.

The man and the woman involved in the original argument took off in a newer model white Ford Explorer (platinum edition).

"We're hoping someone is able to identify the individual," said Steeves.

Anyone with information should contact police at 519-661-5670.

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