Girl, 17, sexually assaulted while travelling on bus with CCTV released of ‘attacker’
Girl, 17, sexually assaulted while travelling on bus with CCTV released of ‘attacker’
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A 17-YEAR-OLD girl was sexually assaulted while travelling on a bus with cops releasing CCTV of a man they would like to speak to. The incident took place on the number 5 bus travelling between Westgate and Howard Street in Oxford, at around 4.30pm on January 14.
![[CCTV image of a person of interest in a sexual assault investigation.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/police-investigating-17-year-old-964118262.jpg?strip=all&w=86)
A 17-year-old girl, the victim, was touched to her upper thigh over her clothing whilst onboard the service, say police. Thames Valley Police are now investigating the matter and released a CCTV image of a man whom they wish to speak to in relation to the incident.
![[Oxford Bus Company City 5 double-decker bus.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/newsroom-go-ahead-com-resources-964118381.jpg)
Cops urged anyone who witnessed the attack or with information to get in touch immediately. A spokesperson for the force said: “Do you recognise this person?. “We would like to speak to them as we believe they may have vital information about a sexual assault onboard the No. 5 bus.
“The victim, a 17yr old female was touched to her upper thigh over her clothing. “All reports of sexual assault are dealt with seriously and robustly by us, if you witness such an incident call 999. “This is a crime in progress and so it is appropriate to use the emergency line. If you have been the victim of such a crime please report it to us. You can call or go online.”.
