Police appeal launched after 15-year-old girl assaulted on Stagecoach bus in Preston
The incident is believed to have happened on Friday, May 1, when the girl was was riding the 61 Stagecoach 15.40pm from Preston to Wesham home from school.
Police are appealing for information after a 15-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted on a Stagecoach bus in Preston.
The incident is believed to have happened on Friday, May 1, when the girl was riding the 61 Stagecoach at 15.40pm from Preston to Wesham home from school.
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It is claimed an elderly woman sitting behind her struck the top of the schoolgirl’s head twice, then proceeded to lean over the seat and slammed the window next to her shut.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “It’s been reported and is under investigation.
“Enquiries are ongoing.
“The victim is a 15-year-old girl and the woman is elderly.
Anyone with information that could assist police should call 101, quoting ref number - 04/80378/26.
Stagecoach response
A Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire spokesperson said: “We’re aware of a complaint relating to an alleged incident on our Service 61 in Preston on Friday 1 May and understand the concern this has caused.
“As this matter has been reported and is currently being investigated, it would not be appropriate to comment on specific details at this stage.”
They added: “The safety and wellbeing of our customers is extremely important to us and we take all reports of unacceptable behaviour seriously.
“We will continue to work closely with the relevant authorities and review any findings from the investigation carefully.”