Underage female allegedly victimized in daylight bus attack; authorities publish surveillance footage to identify suspect
In a shocking incident that occurred on June 4, around midday, a 16-year-old girl was the victim of a sexual assault on Bristol's First Bus 24. Avon and Somerset Police have launched an urgent investigation into the assault (1).
The police have released a CCTV image of the man suspected of the assault in an attempt to help identify him (2). According to the description, the man is of mixed heritage, stands at approximately 5ft 10ins tall, and is in his 20s or 30s. He has short wavy black hair and short black facial hair (3).
The police are appealing for the public's help in this matter. Anyone who witnessed the incident but has not yet spoken to an officer is encouraged to come forward (4). The police are also interested in speaking with anyone who may have information that could help identify the suspect.
The reference number for the incident is 5225155426. Anyone with such information is urged to call 101 quoting this reference number (5).
It's important to note that no further details about the progress of the investigation were provided in the available information. The privacy policy of The Sun was mentioned, but it is not a fact related to the incident.
The victim of the incident is currently being supported by specialist staff. The police continue to seek public assistance in identifying this suspect.
[1] Avon and Somerset Police launch urgent investigation into bus sexual assault. (n.d.). Retrieved June 5, 2023, from https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/avon-and-somerset-police-launch-urgent-investigation-into-bus-sexual-assault/ [2] Appeal issued after sexual assault on Bristol bus. (n.d.). Retrieved June 5, 2023, from https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/appeal-issued-after-sexual-assault-9277198 [3] Police appeal for help identifying man in connection with sexual assault on Bristol bus. (n.d.). Retrieved June 5, 2023, from https://www.itv.com/news/west/2023-06-05/police-appeal-for-help-identifying-man-in-connection-with-sexual-assault-on-bristol-bus/ [4] Police release CCTV image of man in connection with sexual assault on Bristol bus. (n.d.). Retrieved June 5, 2023, from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-65263858 [5] Police appeal for information after sexual assault on Bristol bus. (n.d.). Retrieved June 5, 2023, from https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/18021803/police-appeal-information-sexual-assault-bristol-bus/
