Police are seeking a suspect wanted in connection with an assault investigation in Toronto.
Toronto police said officers were called to the Dundas Street West and Augusta Avenue area on July 6 around 3:32 a.m.
Officers said a man got into an altercation with a woman and threatened her with a knife, pinned her down and hit her in the face.
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When the woman tried to fight back, the man allegedly grabbed her neck and began choking her, police said.
Police are searching for a 34-year-old man of no fixed address. He has a slim build, short red hair and possibly a short beard.
A warrant for his arrest has been issued, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
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