13-year-old girl sexually assaulted on Preston to St Annes bus

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 07:16 · Archive

A 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a bus travelling from Preston to St Annes on 31 October. The incident happened on the number 68 Stagecoach service, which left Preston Bus Station at around 10:30pm.

The girl got off the bus at The Square in St Annes and sought help from a member of the public. A police investigation is under way and the victim is being supported.

Police are appealing for information about the suspect. He is described as white, around 20 years old, 5ft 11in tall, with short, messy brown hair. He was wearing a black zip-up windbreaker jacket, blue jeans and black Nike 270 trainers.

A police spokesperson said: "We are appealing to anyone who may have information or who recognises the man in the description to get in touch." Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log 1832.

How it is being reported

• Girl, 13, 'sexually assaulted' on Stagecoach bus travelling from Preston to St AnnesPolice have launched an appealLancsLive · 2 Nov, 07:59
• Police appeal after 13-year-old sexually assaulted on Preston to St Annes busA 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a bus travelling from Preston to St Annes on October 31.Lancashire Telegraph · 2 Nov, 07:02
• 13-year-old girl 'sexually assaulted on a bus to St. Annes'The victim got help in the town - and a description of the suspect has been issued.Blackpool Gazette · 1 Nov, 19:35
• 13-year-old girl 'sexually assaulted on a bus out of Preston'The victim is being supported - and a description of the suspect has been issued.Chorley Guardian · 1 Nov, 18:49

In this story: Preston · St Annes · Stagecoach

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