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Toronto police release image of man they say punched woman in the face

Police release an image of the suspect wanted for allegedly assaulting a woman downtown. Provided / Toronto Police

Toronto police have released an image of a man who is wanted after a woman was assaulted on Monday night in the downtown core.

Police said they responded to a call at around 9 p.m. for an assault south of Yonge and Wellesley streets.

Investigators allege the man approached a woman and punched her in the face.

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He then walked north on Yonge Street toward Wellesley Street, police said.

It is unknown if the man and woman knew each other.

Read more: Police release video of suspect wanted in Toronto sexual assault investigation

The suspect is described as being in his 40s, about five feet 10 inches, with a slim build and short light brown hair.

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He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweater, black pants and a grey backpack.

Police have released his image and are asking anyone who can identify him to come forward.

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