Police appeal after racially-aggravated incident on Brighton bus

A passenger was verbally abused on a service in the city centre

Author: Ryan BurrowsPublished 27th Jul 2021

Police have released an image of a man sought in connection with a racially aggravated public order offence on a bus in Brighton.

The incident occurred on the No.1 Brighton and Hove bus heading west along Western Road at around 7.20pm on May 31st.

The suspect is alleged to have used a number of racially aggravated expletives towards the victim, who had been speaking with the bus driver about a separate matter.

He is described as white, about 40-years-old and 5’10”, of stocky build, with dyed yellow long hair tied back, and wearing a short sleeved tight black shirt with white stars all over, and black shorts.

The suspect was with another man, and they had a small dog. They were sat on the lower deck near the front of the bus when the incident occurred.

Those who recognise the man are asked to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 1253 of 31/05.

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