Toronto police say they are looking for a suspect wanted in connection with an assault of a six-year-old.
On Thursday morning, police said it was reported that a man had approached a child playing in the area of Meadowvale and Wanita roads.
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Police said the suspect offered the child candy, then struck the six-year-old.
The man fled the area, running northbound on Wanita Road.
The suspect is described as a man with a large build. He was wearing black pants and a red jacket.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.