Calgary man charged after downtown CTrain attack

A Calgary man faces charges after an alleged attack on a woman at a downtown CTrain station. The incident occurred on Sunday and was recorded on video, which has since been shared widely on social media. Police have charged 31-year-old Braydon Joseph James French with attempted robbery. The video shows him approaching a woman on the CTrain platform, grabbing her water bottle, and splashing her with it. He then shook her while demanding her cellphone. After a brief struggle, he released her and ran away without taking her phone. Witnesses saw the attack, but none intervened. The police were alerted by the victim, and officers found French about 25 minutes later in the East Village area of Calgary. While the police stated that the attack does not appear to have racial motives, they are offering support to the victim through their Diversity Resource Team. The City of Calgary is also focused on improving safety on the transit system. However, riders express ongoing concerns about safety, especially during late hours. Some witnesses criticized the bystanders for not helping the victim. They noted the difficulty in intervening in such situations but emphasized the need for better safety measures on public transport.