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Bristol Post
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Ross Millen

CCTV released after woman was sexually assaulted on bus

Police have released a picture of a man they would like to speak to after a woman was sexually assaulted on a bus in Bristol.

The victim was approached at around 4.50pm on Tuesday, September 21 on a number 8 bus in the city centre.

A man is reported to have then approached her, put his arm around her and then started to inappropriately touch her while she was seated.

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police say the offender remained on the bus for a few minutes before alighting in Clifton near the Victoria Rooms, in Queens Road.

CCTV images have now been released by Avon and Somerset Police in an attempt to identify a man they would like to speak to.

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PC Rosie Murrell said: “This man’s actions were disgraceful; no woman should be subjected to such deplorable behaviour. We have ensured the victim is being offered access to support services in light of what has happened.

“CCTV enquiries have been carried out and we’re releasing photographs of a male we wish to identify and speak with as part of our investigation.

“We’d ask anyone who recognises him, or witnessed this sexual assault, to call 101."

Give the call handler reference number 5221220300 or phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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