A mum was punched in the face repeatedly by a man while riding the bus.
Police were called at around 3.15pm on January 7 to reports of a man acting aggressively towards two boys on the number 17 bus in St Helens. A woman, reportedly on the bus with her young son, tried to intervene, but the man punched her twice- causing swelling and bruising to her face.
The man then got off the bus and ran towards Sutton Park. He is described as white, around 5ft 10in tall of stocky build with short curly hair. He was wearing a white t-shirt with a brown jacket, a silver chain around his neck and he was carrying a black Everlast gym bag.
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CCTV and witness enquiries are being carried out by officers after the assault was reported and Merseyside Police appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
St Helens Community Policing Inspector Jon Smith said: “This was a violent attack on a woman who was only trying to defend two young boys. We are determined to find the culprit and are appealing for information.
“If you were on the bus and witnessed the assault, or saw anything suspicious in the Sutton Park area at around 3.20pm on Saturday 7 January, please get in touch to help our investigation.”
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook with reference 23000021285.
You can also pass information via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or their online form at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously.
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