A man has been charged following the June 20 unprovoked stranger assault of a woman on board a Vancouver bus, Metro Vancouver Transit Police announced on Monday.
The woman was on board a bus travelling northbound on Main Street at Marine Drive when she was approached by the suspect, whom she did not know. He threatened to punch her, holding his fist inches from her face.
The victim approached the bus operator to ask for help when the suspect punched her in the head several times, causing her to fall to the ground.
Shakwan Kelly, 27, has been charged with one count of assault and remains in custody until his next court appearance on August 16.
Anyone with any information about any incident on transit is asked to contact Transit Police by phone at 604-515-8300 or by text at 87.77.77. Always call 9-1-1 in an emergency.
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