Calgary police seek public help to identify suspect in CTrain assault

Calgary police are looking for information to help identify a suspect in a July 11 assault on a CTrain platform.

Calgary police are asking for help from the public to identify a suspect in a July assault that took place at the Marlborough CTrain Station.

On July 11, at around 4:25 p.m., a man was standing on the platform at the train station when someone assaulted him from behind.

The victim fell down, briefly losing consciousness, and the suspect fled.

Police say the victim and suspect had no previous interactions and are unknown to each other.

The victim was transported to hospital in stable condition and eventually released.

Police believe the assault to have been random.

Investigators say they’re looking for a man described as 5′9″ tall, weighing around 170 pounds with a slender build, blond hair and darker facial hair. He has tattoos on both arms and left legs.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online or by downloading the P3 Tips app.