Toronto police are searching for a man suspected of striking a cyclist with a car before beating him with an object Saturday morning in Rexdale.

Police say the victim was riding his bike in the area of Hinton Road and Harefield Drive around 7:15 a.m. when a man struck the cyclist with his car.

The man then beat the victim with an object before attempting to flee in a nearby TTC vehicle, police say.

Police say the man fled on foot after a TTC driver prevented the man from boarding.

The victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

David Pajon Ramos, 29, is wanted on warrant for attempted murder.

He is described as 5 feet 6 inches and 175 lbs., with a dark complexion, short black hair and a receding hairline.

He was last seen wearing a black hoodie with a white stripe on the right shoulder, and black pants with a white Puma logo.

Police are seeking the public's assistance in finding the suspect.