Sudbury police looking for two suspects in sexual assault, assault at pub
Sudbury police are asking for the public's help with identifying two suspects involved in a sexual assault and assault at a Garson pub last week.
It happened at the Halloween party at Garson Pub -- formerly known as Ferrigan's Pub -- on Birch Street in the early morning hours of Oct. 26, Greater Sudbury Police Serviced said in a news release.
Dance floor at Garson Pub decorated for Halloween. October 25, 2024 (Garson Pub)
An unknown man sexually assaulted a woman on the dance floor around 1:55 p.m. Saturday by inappropriately grabbing her as she walked past him.
He is described by police as "being in his early 20s, around 5’8” tall, with shaggy brown hair and was wearing a green zip-up jacket and baseball hat.
When the woman confronted the man about the touching, "an unknown woman assaulted her causing her to fall backwards onto the stairs leading to the stage."
The victim sustained minor injuries as a result of the altercation.
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The female assault suspect is described as being in her 20s, around five-foot-six with a medium build and round face. She was dressed as Wonder Woman and was wearing glasses.
"Anyone with information related to the identities of the individuals described above is asked to contact police at 705-675-9171 and provide SU24069604 or Crime Stoppers at 705-222-8477," police said.
Resources for sexual assault survivors in Canada
If you or someone you know is struggling with sexual assault or trauma, the following resources are available to support people in crisis:
A full list of sexual assault centres in Canada that offer information, advocacy and counselling can be found at ReeseCommunity.com. Resources in your community can be found by entering your postal code.
- If you are in immediate danger or fear for your safety, you should call 911.
- Helplines, legal services and locations that offer sexual assault kits in Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, Ontario and Nova Scotia can be found .
- National Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
- 24-hour crisis line: 1-416-597-8808
- Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-833-900-1010
- Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366
- Sexual misconduct support for current or former members of the Armed Forces: 1-844-750-1648
Read about your rights as a victim here.
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