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Toronto police release new image of man wanted in connection to stabbing

Toronto police are seeking to identify a suspect wanted in connection with a stabbing investigation. Toronto Police / Provided

Police have released another security footage image of a suspect wanted in connection with a stabbing investigation in Toronto.

In a press release, Toronto police said on March 7, at 8 p.m., officers were called to the Dufferin Street and Lawrence Avenue West area.

Police said a 33-year-old man was approached by an unknown man who began yelling at him.

Officers said, “moments later, the unknown man began stabbing him.”

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According to police, the victim sustained “serious injuries” and was transported to hospital.

The unknown man was last seen fleeing the area on foot.

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Police are searching for a man around 36 years old, standing six feet, five inches tall and weighing 250 pounds. Officers say he was seen wearing a black jacket, black hoodie, black pants, brown boots, a black mask and a black backpack.

Officers say the man should not be approached if he is located.

“Call 9-1-1 immediately,” the release reads.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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