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Ottawa police have issued an arrest warrant after a bloody altercation Tuesday morning in Vanier that resulted in a three-hour street closure.

Police were called about a possible stabbing Tuesday after a man with a bloodied head walked into a Tim Hortons around 9 a.m.

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Evidence led police to a nearby house at 223 Desrosiers Street. Police cordoned off the street for multiple hours while trying to communicate with anyone who might be inside the house. Ultimately, tactical officers stormed the residence but did not find a suspect.

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On Wednesday afternoon, police announced they were hunting for Mathew Land, 34, following the incident on Desrosiers St.

Land is considered armed and dangerous, police say.

Police are requesting the public’s assistance locating Land but cautioned the public to not approach him.

He is described by police as an Aboriginal male standing around six feet (183 cm), weighing 205 pounds (93kg). He has short dark hair.

Land is charged with two counts of aggravated assault; two counts of assault with a weapon; two counts of possession of a dangerous weapon; one count of use of a firearm while committing an indictable offence; and two counts of possessing a firearm while prohibited from doing so.

Police ask anyone with information regarding Land’s whereabouts or the investigation are asked to call Ottawa police’s central criminal investigation unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5166.

To submit an anonymous tip call Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or download the Ottawa police app.