On the 14th of November 2015 a 23 year old male was confronted on Elgin Street by a male known to him.  The male slashed the victim in the face with an edged weapon and then fled the scene.  The victim was taken to hospital where he was treated and subsequently released.  The suspect had short dark hair, clean shaven and was wearing a black coat with a hoodie underneath, baggy blue jeans and light brown boots.  The matter has been turned over to the Criminal Investigations Division.