TORONTO – Wanted. Toronto Police are hunting down a man suspected of assaulting a 33-year-old in the Dufferin Street and Lawrence Avenue West area, Toronto, on Monday, and is seeking assistance from the public Assault investigation. 

At 8 p.m., officers responded to a call for service in the Dufferin Street and Lawrence Avenue West area. It was reported that a 33-year-old man was approached by an unknown man who began yelling at him; moments later the unknown man began stabbing him; the victim sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital; the unknown man was last seen on foot in the area.

The suspect is described as approximately 36, 6’5″, and 250 lbs. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black hoodie, black pants, brown boots, with a black mask and black backpack. Security camera images have been released of him (in the pics above and below).

Police are appealing to the public for any witnesses or information about this incident or the identity of the suspect. “If located, do not approach, call 9-1-1 immediately”, Police say. “Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3204, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes or Google Play”.