Police seek man after girl sexually assaulted on bus

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 6 Nov, 15:53 · Archive

A 13-year-old was sexually assaulted on a bus travelling from Preston to St Annes on Halloween.

A 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a number 68 Stagecoach bus travelling from Preston to St Annes at around 10.30pm on 31 October. The victim managed to get off the bus at The Square in St Annes, where she sought help from a member of the public.

Lancashire Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the assault. The suspect is described as white, approximately 20 years old, around 5ft 11ins tall, with short, messy brown hair.

On the night of the incident, the man was wearing a black zip-up windbreaker jacket, blue jeans and black Nike 270 trainers. Police believe he later boarded another bus and returned to the Preston area.

A police spokesperson said: 'Now we are asking if you recognise the male in the image who we would like to speak to in connection with our enquiries.' The victim is being supported by specially trained officers and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information or who recognises the person in the CCTV image should call police on 101, quoting log 1832 of 31 October. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

How it is being reported

• Lancashire Police share image of man they want to speak to after girl, 13, sexually abused on bus to St Annes“Now we are asking if you recognise the male in the image who we would like to speak to in connection with our enquiries.”Blackpool Gazette · 6 Nov, 10:47
• Police release CCTV image after 13-year-old girl sexually assaulted on busPolice have released a CCTV image of a person they want to identify after a 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a bus.Lancashire Telegraph · 6 Nov, 09:49
• Police release image of man after teenager sexually assaulted on busA 13-year-old was assaulted on Saturday night (October 31)LancsLive · 6 Nov, 09:18
• Police release image of man they want to speak after girl, 13, sexually assaulted on a bus out of PrestonThe incident happened on Halloween.Chorley Guardian · 6 Nov, 09:13

In this story: Lancashire Police · Preston · St Annes · Stagecoach

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