Hamilton police say they have increased patrols on part of the Bruce Trail following an attempted sexual assault against a woman.
Investigators say a man armed with a knife approached a woman yesterday morning as she walked alone on the trail (near the Kenilworth access).
They say he forced her off the trail and attempted to sexually assault her but she was able escape and ran away.
The suspect is described as a white male in his early 20's, about five feet seven to five feet eight inches tall, wearing a navy blue hoodie and a bandana over his face.