Police: Suspect uses weapon to assault victim at park in New Hope
NEW HOPE, Minn. -- Police in New Hope are seeking the public's help after an assault that occurred in a park late Wednesday afternoon.
According to police, officers were dispatched shortly before 5:30 p.m. on the report of a physical altercation between two male individuals at the Civic Center Park's picnic pavilion, located on the 4400 block of Xylon Avenue North.
Police say a suspect fled after assaulting a victim with a weapon. Police did not specify what type of weapon was used. The victim was taken to a local hospital where their status is unknown at this time.
"Preliminary information indicates that the suspect and victim potentially knew one another and that this was not a random incident," police said in a release.
Police later released images of a person of interest who they believe may have been involved or have information about the incident.
Anyone with information or can identify the individual is asked to contact New Hope police at 763-531-5170. Anonymous tips can be submitted here.
The investigation is ongoing.