Suspect sought for alleged assault in downtown core

Published Aug 23, 2025 • 1 minute read

Toronto Police cruiser is photographed on July 11, 2019. Photo by Ernest Doroszuk / Files /Toronto Sun

Police are turning to the public for help to identify a suspect following an alleged assault in Toronto’s downtown core more than two months ago.

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Toronto Police said officers responded to a call for an assault in the Yonge St. and Dundas St. W. area on June 12 at approximately 5 p.m.

It is reported that the suspect and victim were involved in a verbal dispute. Cops allege the suspect then assaulted the victim and fled the area.

The victim was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

The suspect is described as about 5-foot-11 to 6-foot-1, 25 to 30 years old, and a medium build. He was wearing a white shirt, black shorts, and black shoes.

Toronto Police are seeking the identity of a suspect for an alleged assault on June 12, 2025. Photo by Handout /Toronto Police

Investigators released an image of the suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).

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