Teenage girl sexually assaulted on Portland bus
A man's alleged to have touched her inappropriately
A 14 year old girl's been sexually assaulted while travelling on a bus on Portland.
Dorset Police tell us it happened at around 6.00pm on Wednesday (13th December) on the Number 1 First service from Wyke Regis,
A man sitting next to her is alleged to have engaged in a conversation before touching her inappropriately over her clothing.
The victim moved away from the man, and he got off in the Fortuneswell area.
A 42-year-old Weymouth man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.
Sergeant Dave Ash, of Weymouth and Portland police, said:
“We are continuing to investigate this incident and I am keen to hear from any passengers on the bus who may have seen what happened, or anyone else with information that might assist our investigation.
“In particular, I would like to speak to an older man who I understand was sitting close to the girl involved and may have heard the conversation that took place between her and the man.”
If you can help with any information, you're asked to contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55230195396.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.