Appeal to trace man in distinctive T-shirt after woman is sexually assaulted on a bus

We’re appealing for information about a sexual assault on a bus from Whitby.

An investigation has already been launched into the incident, which happened on 3 June, and today we are releasing a CCTV image of a man in a distinctive T-shirt who we would like to trace.

It happened on the Arriva X4 bus which left Whitby bus station at 2.45pm on 3 June.

A woman was sexually touched by another passenger on the bus as it travelled towards Loftus before the suspect left the bus.

We are appealing for information that could help identify the suspect who is described as being an Asian man in his late 20s or early 30s, of slim build, wearing blue jogging bottoms and a dark top, carrying a tennis racket in a case.

We would like to speak to a man pictured by CCTV who was wearing a distinctive top, pictured here, as we believe he may have information that could help the investigation.

If you recognise him, or if you are that man, please contact us.

Please email [email protected] or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC 1057 Joe Harland.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website. Please quote reference 12240100228 when passing on information.