Calgary police charged city resident Nhila Kual Kual, 28, with eight counts of common assault and two counts of uttering threats after he allegedly went on an attacking spree in the downtown core. .“The behaviour of this individual was absolutely unacceptable and the impact he had on our community cannot be underscored,” said Calgary police Staff Sgt. Kurt Jacobs in a Wednesday press release. .“We are grateful to the media and the public who actively participated in providing information throughout the morning that assisted in his safe apprehension.”.Calgary police apprehended the suspect who allegedly assaulted at least 10 people in the downtown core on Tuesday..READ MORE: UPDATED: Calgary police arrest suspect in downtown alleged assaults."Further details about charges will be released once he has seen a justice of the peace," it said. .Police issued a public safety alert after numerous alleged assaults in the downtown core. .The release said at least 10 people sustained minor injuries after Kual allegedly assaulted people. It said police deployed numerous officers into the area to locate the suspect. .It is alleged the attacking spree started after Kual allegedly assaulted a security guard around 7 a.m. in the 600 block of Macleod Trail after being denied entry to a premise. Additional reports of alleged assaults were reported to police afterwards at the following locations:.· 300 block of Sixth Avenue Southeast.· Third Street and Seventh Avenue Southeast.· Third Street and Sixth Avenue Southeast.· City Hall LRT platform.· Macleod Trail and Eighth Avenue Southeast.· 10th Avenue and Fourth Street Southwest.· Ninth Avenue and Centre Street.The release said no weapons were reported during the alleged assaults. It said several of the victims have not come forward to police, but they were reported by witnesses. .It's believed the accused travelled through several buildings, including malls, Rocky Mountain Plaza, and Bow Valley College. A person called Calgary police to report a man matching the description of the suspect on the LRT, but his clothing was different than what had been shared with the public. .The witness took a photo of the suspect, who had swapped out his clothing. The photo was shared with officers who were searching for the suspect in the downtown area..The release went on to say police were contacted by a bank within the Core Shopping Centre at 11:55 a.m. for reports a man matching the description of the suspect entered and allegedly threatened one of the tellers. It added police received a second report from a bank in the area of Seventh Avenue and First Street of the man allegedly threatening another teller. .Officers honed in on the area and located the man, commencing a lengthy foot chase throughout Plus 15s and city streets. It culminated in the successful apprehension around 12:30 p.m., near First Street and Third Avenue Southeast..“This was a collective effort with our partners at bylaw and Transit and we extend our thanks to them as well,” said Jacobs. .Anyone with information about the incidents is asked to contact Calgary police at (403) 266-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477.
