Toronto police are alerting the public to watch out for a man wanted in connection with two assaults who they say is considered violent.

Just before 1:30 a.m. on Monday a man approached an “unsuspecting victim,” near Duncanwoods Dr. and Islington Ave., police said in a news release.

The man stabbed the other man, who was 19, in the shoulder, before fleeing, police said in the release.

The same man ordered a taxi to take him to several locations, police said. At 2:20 a.m., the man struck the 56-year-old taxi driver in the face with a gas can, while in the Riverside Dr. and Islington Ave. area, before fleeing, police said.

Police identified the man as Dazel Dacosta Henry, 23, of no fixed address.

He is wanted for aggravated assault, possession of a weapon, two counts of assault with a weapon, mischief/tampering with property and fradulently obtaining transportation.

Police describe him as 6'11", 200 lbs., with black hair and black eyes. They are warning the public to not approach him if they see him and to call 911.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).