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Suspect wanted after man pushed onto subway tracks, struck by train in Toronto: police

Police released this image of a suspect. Handout / Toronto Police

A suspect is wanted after a man was pushed onto subway tracks and subsequently struck by a train in Toronto last week, police say.

Toronto police said in a news release that the incident happened at Bloor-Yonge Station on Friday.

Officers were called to the station at 5:22 p.m.

Police said a 36-year-old man was carrying a large box on the platform and accidentally made contact with another man.

An argument ensued and the 36-year-old man was pushed and fell onto the tracks as a train approached, the statement said.

The victim was struck and dragged by the train, police said. He was treated in hospital for injuries.

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The suspect reportedly ran out of the station.

The suspect was described as six feet tall with a slim build and light brown hair. Police said he was carrying a blue backpack with a floral pattern and was wearing a black coat, light brown hoodie, black pants and grey running shoes.

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Investigators are working to identify the man.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.

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