Woman sexually assaulted on Hastings bus

By Richard Gladstone
Published 16th Jun 2023, 13:23 BST
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A woman was sexually assaulted on a bus in Hastings, police said.

Police investigating the incident on board the bus have today released images of a man they wish to speak to.

Sussex Police said it happened on board a number 21 bus from Havelock Road to the Silverhill area between 2pm and 2.15pm on May 3.

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A woman reported being sexually assaulted and is being given support from specially-trained officers, police added.

Police have released this image of a man they wish to speak to. Picture from Sussex PolicePolice have released this image of a man they wish to speak to. Picture from Sussex Police
Police have released this image of a man they wish to speak to. Picture from Sussex Police

A police spokesperson said: “Officers wish to identify a man in connection with a sexual assault by touching.

"The man is described as a slim white man aged between 45 to 50, 5ft 10ins, wearing a dark jacket and jeans, a white chequered shirt, and a baseball cap.

"Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to report it to Sussex Police online and quote serial 1429 of 04/05.”