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Man wanted in violent sexual assault in west-end Toronto: police

A suspect wanted in a sexual assault is shown in a video published by Toronto police.
A suspect wanted in a sexual assault is shown in a video published by Toronto police. Screen grab Toronto Police Service

Toronto police have released security camera video in hopes of identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a violent sexual assault in the city’s west end.

The incident occurred near Queen Street West and Dovercourt Road in the early hours of Aug. 25.

According to police, a 37-year-old woman was walking in the area when she was approached by a man who sexually assaulted her following a struggle.

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He then fled the area, police said.

The suspect, shown on a video released by police on Friday, is described as 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-8 in height and balding with dark hair.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact investigators or Crime Stoppers anonymously.

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