Police Seek Information on Serious Assault in Hamilton Home

A woman was assaulted after confronting two men attempting to enter her residence.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Hamilton Police are investigating a disturbing incident where a woman was assaulted in her home in the Fairfield neighborhood last night. The woman confronted two men attempting to enter her address on Clarkin Road around 9 PM, and the offenders fled the scene, leaving the victim with injuries requiring hospitalization.

Why it matters

Violent home invasions and assaults are deeply concerning incidents that undermine community safety. Police are urging the public to come forward with any information to help identify the perpetrators and provide support for the victim.

The details

According to Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson, the two unidentified male offenders fled the scene on Clarkin Road towards River Road after the assault. The victim suffered injuries severe enough to require hospitalization, and police are providing support services. Authorities are asking residents in the area to review any CCTV or dashcam footage from between 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM on Saturday for suspicious activity.

  • The incident occurred around 9 PM on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • Police are particularly interested in reviewing footage from between 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM on February 15, 2026.

The players

Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson

A police officer leading the investigation into the assault incident.

The victim

A woman who was assaulted in her home in the Fairfield neighborhood of Hamilton.

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What they’re saying

“We are urging anyone with any information on this appalling crime to come forward. Nobody should be unsafe in their own home and the victim is understandably shaken. We're providing wrap around support for her.”

— Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson (Mirage News)

What’s next

Police will be conducting increased patrols in the Fairfield neighborhood as they continue their investigation. They are also asking residents to review any relevant security camera or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident.

The takeaway

This violent home invasion highlights the need for continued vigilance and community cooperation to address public safety concerns. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity to the police and take steps to secure their homes, in order to prevent such disturbing incidents from occurring.