Police have released a CCTV image of a man they believe has information following a sex attack on a bus.
It was reported to Merseyside Police a man sexually assaulted a person while travelling on an 82 bus from Liverpool ONE to Liverpool South Parkway on Friday, August 5. The incident happened between 8.20pm and 8.45pm, when the victim left the bus.
Since the incident officers have carried out extensive CCTV examinations and witness enquiries, and detectives have issued CCTV images of the man they believe could assist with their investigation.
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Detective Inspector Katie Coote said: “Incidents such as these can cause real distress to any victim and are completely inappropriate. Everyone should be able to use public transport and feel safe.
“This victim was left shocked and upset by this incident, and we are determined to bring the man responsible to justice. We think the man pictured may have vital information that could help our enquiries so if you know him, please come forward as soon as possible.
“While some months have passed since the incident, any information you hold could be vital to our enquiries. If you recognise the man pictured then please let us know, as we believe he may hold information vital to our ongoing investigation.
“If you were on the bus at around 8.20pm on Friday, August 5, or recognise the man then do let us know as any information you hold could support our enquiries.”
If you recognise the man or have any information on this incident, please contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting reference 22000569502. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information-online/
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