Portsmouth man, 40, arrested over sex assault of girl, 17, on bus

POLICE have made an arrest as part of an ongoing sexual assault investigation.
By Steve Deeks
Published 22nd Mar 2022, 19:00 BST
Updated 22nd Mar 2022, 19:00 BST
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As reported, a 17-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a bus travelling from Fareham to Locks Heath on March 4.

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The girl had got on the X5 First Bus at 4.22pm at Fareham Bus station.

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During the course of the 35-minute journey, it is alleged a man sat uncomfortably close to her and proceeded to sexually assault her over her clothing.

This continued until she got off the bus at 4.57pm.

As part of enquiries, a 40-year-old man from Portsmouth was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.

He has been released from custody but remains under investigation while further enquiries continue.

Anyone with information should call 101, quoting 44220088448.

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Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous form at crimestoppers-uk.org

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