Toronto police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man they allege was involved in a hate-motivated assault earlier this month.
It’s reported the suspect approached a victim on Sept. 5 at approximately 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue East. The victim was draped in a Palestinian flag.
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In what police say was an unprovoked interaction, the suspect pushed the victim while making anti-immigrant comments.
The man then fled the area and was last seen walking southbound on Yonge.
Police describe the suspect as 55 to 60 years old, approximately 6-foot, with a heavy build. He was clean-shaven and wearing a grey shirt with “JUST DO IT” writing, green shorts, beige baseball hat and grey running shoes.
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Police have released images of the suspect and are asking people to contact police at 416-808-3500 if they have any information that may identify the man. Anonymous tips can also be made to Crime Stoppers.
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