Police issued a public appeal with CCTV images of the suspect over the weekend...

A 35-year-old man has been arrested after a teenager was sexually assaulted while travelling on a bus to Preston.

The girl was assaulted on the number 2 Stagecoach service as it travelled from Much Hoole to Preston at around 12.30pm on Friday (July 31).

Lancashire Police issued a public appeal at the weekend, including CCTV images of a man they wanted to speak to in connection with the incident.

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The force has since confirmed that a 35-year-old man from Tarleton has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.

A police spokesperson said: “A 35-year-old man from Tarleton was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.

“He has since been bailed with conditions whilst our enquiries continue.”