Hamilton police looking to identify a male who assaulted a woman inside her home

Hamilton police have released security video in the hopes the public can help identify a male responsible for assaulting a female inside her home.

On March 6, shortly after 1:00 p.m, police responded to a home in the Meadowlands area of Ancaster for an assault.

Police say a man knocked on the front door and when the woman answered he entered the home. A short time later an altercation ensued and the female was assaulted.

Police found the 60-year-old woman suffering from injuries caused by an unknown edged weapon, she was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The suspect was last seen fleeing the area in a newer model grey, 2-door Honda Civic. He is described as having black hair and beard, wearing a grey hooded sweater, grey pants and black shoes.

Police do not feel this was a random attack and believe people in the community may have information that could help with the investigation. If you have any information you are asked to contact Detective Constable Ian Chan at 905-546-8970 or Acting Detective Sergeant Mike Hall at 905-546-3851 or CrimeStoppers.