Police investigate after woman sexually assaulted on York bus
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Police are investigating a sexual assault against a passenger on a bus in York.
It happened on 27 July 2022 at approximately 6.45pm on the number 1 First Bus.
A woman was approached by a white male, aged 15 to 16 years old, who was approximately 5ft 3ins tall, had short dark hair and wore a black coat and dark jeans.
He proceeded to sexually assault her by groping her.
He is believed to have been with a second youth of roughly the same age who was described as ginger and pale.
A police investigation was launched when the incident was reported and a number of lines of enquiry are currently under way.
Officers are trying to trace passengers who were on the bus around the same time, as they may have witnessed the incident or have information that could help the investigation.
Please email [email protected]. You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC 973 Plumb.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220137979.