TORONTO, Ont. – Police are on the hunt for a 22-year-old Toronto man who tried to disarm a police officer while he was being arrested, Monday afternoon.

Jermaine Douglas-Jackson faces a number of charges, including assault, escaping lawful custody and disarming a peace officer.

Douglas-Jackson is described as male, black, medium build, 5’10″, black hair, brown eyes, shirtless and wearing blue jeans.

He is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information on his whereabouts or who spots him is being told to immediately contact police at 53 Division at 416-808-5300 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222 TIPS (8477) or online at www.222tips.com.