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Toronto Police are searching for a “dangerous” man wanted in a violent downtown gas station robbery last spring.

Around 4 a.m. on June 13, cops say a man entered the Esso at Front and Sherbourne Sts. wearing a baseball hat and a hoodie tightly pulled around his face.

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Armed with a knife, police say he jumped over the counter and demanded the attendant open the cash register and then lie on the floor.

The robber removed the money and although the victim had stayed compliant on the floor, he stomped on the attendant’s head until the victim was unconscious.

The victim was eventually located and taken to hospital with a fractured eye socket and skull, plus cuts and bruises to his face.

Police have identified a suspect — Ryan Foster, 30, of Toronto. He is described as about 5-foot-9 with a muscular build.

Foster has multiple tattoos including a star on his left chest, “Foster Baby” on his right hand, a Pisces sign on the right side of his neck, and a cross on his right forearm.

Police say he should be considered dangerous and not approached.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-7350 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

kconnor@postmedia.com