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Toronto police ask for help identifying man wanted in unprovoked assault

Toronto police are asking for help identifying a man who assaulted a woman unprovoked. Enzo Armini / Global News

Toronto police are asking for help identifying a man who is wanted for an unprovoked assault in downtown Toronto.

Officers said a man approached a woman in the area of Harbord and Robert streets and punched her numerous times.

They said that the 28-year-old woman does not know the man and that he followed her a short distance before the assault.

The victim sustained facial injuries but officers weren’t able to describe the severity of the injuries.

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The suspect is described as a man in his 20s with short dark hair. He was last seen wearing black sweatpants, a black/grey/white camouflaged shirt, and black sneakers.

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Officers said they do not recommend anyone approach him if seen as he’s believed to be violent and dangerous.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-1404 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477.

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