Violent assault on Vancouver bus caught on camera, police hoping to identify suspect
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A violent, unprovoked assault on a Vancouver bus that was caught on camera last month has prompted an appeal from police to help identify a suspect.
A violent, unprovoked assault on a Vancouver bus that was caught on camera last month has prompted an appeal from police to help identify a suspect.
Metro Vancouver Transit Police say a woman was punched in the head and face several times during an altercation on June 20. She was on a northbound Main Street bus at about 7:30 p.m. that day when a man she didn't know boarded at Marine Drive and sat a few seats away from her.
Not longer after the bus left, police said, the man allegedly approached the woman and stood a few inches from her, shook his fist in the air and threatened to punch her. The woman talked to the bus driver to make him aware of the situation.
Video of the encounter shows that, when the bus stopped, the man approached the victim while she was talking to the driver. That's when he allegedly punched her several times, causing her to fall down.
"Fortunately the victim did not sustain any serious physical injuries in this shocking, unprovoked attack. Everyone has the right to arrive at their transit destination safely, and without the fear of harassment or assault," said Const. Amanda Steed in a news release.
"We are reaching out to the public with the hope that someone recognizes this suspect."
The suspect was seen exiting the bus at Main Street and 64th Avenue. He's described by police as black, between 30 and 50 years old and 6' tall. He has a slim build and short, black hair. Police said he was wearing a light brown pullover, dark coloured pants and black runners at the time.
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