Teenager sexually assaulted whilst travelling on bus in Telford
Police are appealing for information after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted as she travelled on a bus in Telford.
The assault took place as the 14 year-old girl travelled on the number 44 bus from Hadley to Telford Town Centre at around 2.45pm on Tuesday 27 September.
An unknown man, who was already sitting on the bus, moved places when the girl sat down. She was then sexually assaulted.
The man and the girl got off and went in separate directions.
The girl told family members about the incident, who then reported the matter to police.
Police investigating the incident are appealing to other bus passengers for information.
A Telford Police spokeswoman said: "The bus was very busy at the time so we are eager to speak to other passengers who were on the bus at the time.
"If you were on the number 44 bus from Hadley to Telford Town Centre and saw anything that could help us with our investigations then please come forward and speak to us."
A 55 year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a female. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Telford Police on 0300 333 3000 or the anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555111.
