Toronto, Canada – Authorities are seeking assistance from the community to identify a man involved in a violent assault in North York. The incident occurred earlier this month, with Toronto Police responding to a call about the assault in the vicinity of Sheppard Ave. E. and Hwy. 404 at approximately 8:30 p.m. on June 15. According to a statement released by the police on Saturday, the victim was walking along the sidewalk of Sheppard Ave. overlooking the highway when several individuals on bicycles approached from behind. One of the cyclists demanded space from the victim, leading to a physical altercation where the victim was pushed to the ground, punched, and kicked in the head before the assailant fled on a bicycle.
Police have released images of the suspect in the hopes that someone will come forward with information identifying him. The suspect is described as a man in his mid-to-late 20s, standing about 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a medium build, short black hair, and unshaven. He was last seen wearing a black zip-up jacket with white writing on the left sleeve, black sweatpants, black running shoes, and white socks.
Additionally, the suspect was riding a black bicycle with thick profile tires at the time of the assault. Anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the suspect is urged to contact the police at 416-808-3300 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
In a separate incident, a man was wounded in a shooting in Yorkville on Friday night. The shooting took place near Cumberland St. and Avenue Rd. just after 9 p.m., with responding officers finding the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Fortunately, the injuries were deemed non-life-threatening. The police are currently searching for a suspect described as a Black male with dreadlocks who was wearing white clothing at the time of the shooting.
The investigations into both the assault in North York and the shooting in Yorkville are ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward. It is essential for the community to collaborate with law enforcement to ensure the safety and security of all individuals in these areas.