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.
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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.
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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