Update: Following publication of the appeal Police confirm they’ve have now identified the two people pictured in the CCTV images (so photos removed).
Police are appealing for witnesses to a sexual assault that was reported on a bus between Ventnor and Shanklin.
The incident happened on the afternoon of Thursday 20th April on the number 3 bus.
A woman in her 20s was sat at the back of the bus and was joined by two men she did not know.
One of the men – described as white with tanned skin, around 6ft tall, aged in his 40s with black hair and a black jacket – made inappropriate comments to the woman and touched her over her clothing.
Were you on the bus?
As part of enquiries, we would like to hear from anyone who was on the bus that afternoon between 2pm and 3pm, and in particular we are keen to identify the two men pictured who may have valuable information to assist us.
Get in touch
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44230154815. You can also submit information to us online.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org
Article edit
1.15pm 25th Apr 2023 – CCTV photos removed after men successfully identified
News shared by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, in their own words. Ed
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