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Toronto police seek suspect after violent sexual assault

Toronto police released these photos of a man sought in relation to a violent sexual assault.

TORONTO — Toronto police are seeking public help in identifying the suspect in a violent sexual assault early Saturday morning.

Police said a 28-year woman was brutally attacked at approximately 3 a.m. after exiting a TTC bus in the area of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue East.

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A man reportedly followed her off the bus, approached her from behind and sexually assaulted her, punching her in the head repeatedly.

Police said he then fled in a northerly direction.

The suspect is described as 25-35 years old, with a medium complexion and a skinny build, 5’9”-5’11”, with short black hair and was last seen wearing blue jeans and a tan waist-length jacket.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com,  or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).

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