Police release surveillance video of assault in illegal gaming den in Richmond Hill

York Regional Police have released surveillance video of an assault that happened in an illegal gaming den in Richmond Hill.

The assault took place at a commercial plaza at 9005 Leslie St., around 2 p.m. on Friday, June. 9.

However, the surveillance footage was released Friday afternoon.

When officers arrived on the scene they found a 28-year-old man suffering from serious injuries. He was then taken to hospital.

Investigators said the victim was confronted by a man over an outstanding debt.

Police say they have “exhausted all leads” and are releasing the video of a suspect now as a way to seek assistance from the public to help identify him.

The suspect is described by police as male, Middle-Eastern with a shaved head and a goatee. He’s about six-foot-three with a muscular build.