Toronto police looking for man who allegedly assaulted officer during demonstration

Toronto police released images of a male suspect they believe is responsible for allegedly assaulting an officer during a demonstration over the weekend.

On Saturday, officers attended a demonstration in the Gerrard Street East and Parliament Street area just before 5:30 p.m.

Police said the suspect was in attendance at the demonstration and assaulted an officer before fleeing the area.

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The man is described as being between 25-35 years old, clean-shaven and was seen wearing a grey t-shirt, blue button-up shirt, black zip-up sweater, black jacket, black pants and white Adidas shoes.

Toronto police released images of the man, hoping someone would recognize him.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3506, or anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or online at www.222tips.com.