Assault Over Bus Seat: Police Appeal For Witnesses

Arguments, ending in assault, over a bus seat? This in from the police, in their own words. Ed

TelephoneReports of a dispute involving a man and a woman on a bus on the Isle of Wight are prompting an appeal for witnesses among other passengers.

A number three Southern Vectis service was travelling from Brading into Ryde when there were allegations of assaults during a disagreement over a seat near the front of the bus.

Officers are making enquiries to trace passengers who may have seen what happened at around 10.10am on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 as the bus was travelling through the outskirts of Ryde.

Get in touch
Anyone who was on the number three bus that morning is asked to contact Shanklin Police Station by phoning 101.

From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, call police on 0845 045 45 45.

Mini-Com users can call the police on 01962 875000. Information can be given anonymously by calling the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111

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