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Man dies following random assault on Danforth Avenue

Last week, Toronto Police Service (TPS) notified the public of an assault investigation after a man was attacked while walking along Danforth Avenue near Jones Avenue on the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 24.

The victim, now identified as radio producer Michael Finlay, has died from medical complications from the assault, according to a CBC report.

Toronto Police Service reported that:

  • a suspect was walking along Danforth Avenue
  • the suspect encountered another man on Danforth Avenue and assaulted him
  • the man fell to the ground and sustained serious injuries
  • the suspect fled the scene

“The suspect is described as male, 6’0″, 20’s, with a slim build. He was last seen wearing a red paper mask with flames on it, a black sweater, and black pants,” stated TPS.

According to the CBC, “Finlay retired from CBC in 2010 after working at the public broadcaster for 31 years.”

Anyone with information on the assault is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

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