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Police ask for help finding suspect in Winnipeg bus assault

Police are asking for help in identifying a transit passenger who punched a woman Nov. 4. File / Global News

Winnipeg police have put out a call for help from the public to identify a man who attacked a fellow passenger on a city bus Nov.4.

Aisha Walker said she was punched by a passenger while on a number 11 bus downtown Saturday night.

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The incident happened after Walker tried to intervene in what she saw as a rider sexually harassing a young woman. A man who was not involved in the situation stood up and challenged her verbally and punched her after she defended her actions.

The suspect ran out the rear door of the bus at a stop at the University of Winnipeg.

Walker suffered broken teeth and injuries to her face.

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Police are looking for a 20-to-30 year-old man, about 6′ tall, with a skinny build, dark hair and a goatee. He was wearing a brown or orange tuque, green parka, blue jeans and work boots.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Major Crimes unit at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477.

 

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