Saint John Police are looking for assistance after an assault.

On April 14th at around 1pm, a man and woman were assaulted with a chemical irritant.

Police say the man stumbled out onto Thorne Avenue and the woman was found at a nearby encampment, which is where police believe the incident happened.

Both were treated by paramedics and taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The Major Crime Unit is appealing for witnesses or anyone with video of the incident, to contact them at 1-506-648-3333, or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or 1-800-222-T.I.P.S.