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Toronto man dies in hospital 3 weeks after assault in city’s east end, police seeking suspects

A photo of the victim John Manion, 77. Handout / Toronto Police

A man has died in hospital three weeks after he was assaulted in the city’s east end by two people, Toronto police say.

The victim, identified by police as 77-year-old John Manion, succumbed to his injuries in hospital on Aug. 23.

Police said officers were called for reports of an assault on Aug. 6 near Woodbine and Danforth avenues.

Investigators said a man and a woman got into an argument with an elderly man in front of an establishment when they both punched the victim, knocking him to the ground.

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The victim was taken to hospital with critical injuries at that time. He then died in hospital three weeks later, police said.

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Police said the homicide unit has now taken over.

Investigators are looking for 41-year-old Arja Duffy who is wanted for manslaughter. They are also looking for a male suspect who has not yet been identified.

Anyone with information is asked to call police.

Woman wanted. Arja Duffy, 41. Handout / Toronto Police
Man wanted in homicide investigation. Handout / Toronto Police

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