Stratford RCMP investigating incidents of assaults on walkers

Stratford RCMP say they are investigating three reported incidents of assault — all similar in that they involve uninvited hugs from a man while walking in Stratford.  The latest incident happened at about 12:15pm on Tuesday when a woman reported she was assaulted on Kinlock Road near the intersection with Stratford Road.  The woman says that as she was walking, a man walking in the opposite direction, came up to her a tried to hug her. She backed up but he continued to try and hug her. She left the area uninjured.  The man is described as being of smaller stature, in his sixties, of Asian descent, wearing a straw style beige hat, and a button up shirt.  Police are looking to identify the man. If you have information concerning the incidents, you’re asked to contact the Stratford RCMP.