Toronto police are looking for a man who allegedly jumped in the air and then kicked a woman near the Eaton Centre.

The unprovoked attack happened near a church behind the mall, in the Trinity Square area, around 9 a.m. on Friday.

Police said a 32-year-old woman was walking near the church when the man ran up behind her, jumped in the air, and kicked her to the ground.

Police warn that the man is considered violent and dangerous, and should not be approached.

The man is black, approximately five-feet-eight-inches tall, and 150 pounds. He has a full beard and short, braided, black and red hair. He was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and red running shoes.

Security camera images of the man have been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.