A 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital with facial injuries after being attacked on a bus by a 'drunk man'. Avon and Somerset Police have now issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to following the assault.
The incident took place at around 7pm on Tuesday, April 12 on the Y5 bus travelling from Staple Hill towards Yate. Police say the victim was approached by a man who appeared intoxicated and demanded money.
When the teenager refused, the man struck him to the face multiple times, causing facial injuries which required hospital treatment. The attacker then got off the bus in the Shortwood Road area of Pucklechurch after the driver ordered him to leave. Police say the victim is now recovering at home but continues to receive treatment for his injuries.
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The offender is described as being white, aged in his 30s, of medium build, with short dark hair. He wore a dark jacket, light coloured button-up shirt, blue jeans and dark shoes.
He was carrying a dark holdall, or gym bag, and a plastic carrier bag. Police would like to hear from anyone who may recognise the man pictured on CCTV, or anyone travelling on the bus at the time, who witnessed the incident.
If you can help, contact 101 and quote reference number 5222086969.
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