Police seek man after alleged assault with a machete in East York

Toronto police are asking for the public’s help in locating a Hamilton man wanted in connection with an alleged assault involving a machete earlier this week in East York.

According to police, officers were called to the area of Pape and Gamble avenues at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, for reports of unknown trouble.

When officers arrived they found the victim who had allegedly been assaulted by a man wielding a machete. According to police, the man allegedly waited for the victim to come home and then became involved in an altercation. The suspect pulled out a machete and assaulted the victim, police alleged.

The suspect then fled in a silver BMW sedan.

Cristian Sandor, 28, of Hamilton, is wanted on charges of aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon.

He is described as five-feet, nine-inches tall, with a large build and short black hair.

An image has been released of Sandor in the hopes that someone can make police aware of his whereabouts.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police in 55 Division at 416-808-5500, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 or online at https://www.222tips.com