Sussex Police have launched a formal investigation after two teenage girls reported experiencing inappropriate and threatening behaviour by a man on a bus travelling toward Eastbourne
Key Details of the Incident
- Date and Time: Sunday, 26 July, shortly after 1:00 PM.
- Location: On board the 13X bus heading in the direction of Eastbourne.
- The Incident: A male passenger targeted two teenage girls with hostile, threatening, and highly inappropriate conduct.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Officers from Sussex Police are actively investigating the encounter and have released a CCTV image of a man they urgently wish to identify and interview.
Authorities are issuing a specific plea to find a female passenger who stepped in to help and support the girls during the ordeal. Her witness testimony is considered vital to the progression of the case.
How to Report Information
If you were on the 13X bus at this time, recognise the individual, or have any relevant details, you can contact the authorities directly:
- Online: Submit a report via the Sussex Police Online Portal.
- Phone: Call 101.
- Reference: Quote serial 896 of 26/07
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