Young girl indecently assaulted on bus in Brighton

A young girl was 'indecently touched' on a bus in Brighton, according to Sussex Police.
Do you recognise this man? Photo: Sussex PoliceDo you recognise this man? Photo: Sussex Police
Do you recognise this man? Photo: Sussex Police

In an appeal for witnesses, police said the incident happened just before 4pm on April 7 this year.

A spokesman said: "[The man] was sitting next to the girl on the top deck of a northbound No 49 bus in Lewes Road, and indecently touched her.

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"When she pushed him away he ran downstairs and got off the bus at the junction with The Avenue, Moulsecoomb.

Do you recognise this man? Photo: Sussex PoliceDo you recognise this man? Photo: Sussex Police
Do you recognise this man? Photo: Sussex Police

"He is described as being of Asian appearance, in his late 30's, about 5'6" of slim build, with brown hair, wearing a dark beanie, a light puffa coat and jeans or trousers."

PC Andy Cunningham said the young girl was unhurt but was 'very distressed by the incident'.

He added: "Please let us know if you know who this man is. You can contact us online or by calling 101, quoting serial 482 of 07/04."