Vancouver man in custody after alleged sexual assault at SkyTrain station

A 20-year-old Vancouver man known to police is in custody following an alleged midnight attack on a woman at a city transit station last weekend.

According toMetro Vancouver Transit Police, a woman was approached by a man at the 29th AvenueSkyTrainstation shortly after midnight ononNov. 27. He allegedly attacked and sexually assaulted her.

Police say the suspect first blocked the woman from walking past him several times. He then allegedlywrapped his arms around the victim, groped herand forced her to the ground.

But she fought back. A statement from police says the womanpushed the suspectaway before he allegedly shoved her down a set of stairs and grabbed her phone. She thenpunched the suspect, yelled for helpand got her phone back.

Transit police say their appealto the public to help them find the suspect worked.

"We received multiple tips that led to the suspect's identity and arrest within 24 hours," read a statement from the force.

The alleged attacker is now in custody.Police are recommending charges of sexual assault and robbery.