Preston Police appeal after teenage girl sexually touched on a bus
Officers believe the man they want to speak to may be in Tarleton or Southport.
Police in Preston are appealing for help to identify a man after a teenage girl was reportedly sexually touched on a Stagecoach bus travelling between Much Hoole and Preston.
The incident is believed to have happened at around 12.30pm on Friday, July 31, on the number 2 Stagecoach service as it travelled from Much Hoole to Preston.
Officers are now investigating an allegation of sexual touching and believe the man they want to speak to may now be in the Tarleton or Southport areas.
A number of enquiries have already been carried out by officers since the incident was reported and the police are now asking the public for information.
A Lancashire Police spokesperson said: "We want to speak to him in connection with our investigation into sexual touching.
"At around 12.30pm on Friday, July 31, it was reported a man sexually touched a teenager on the number 2 Stagecoach bus sometime whilst the bus was travelling from Much Hoole to Preston.
"We have reason to believe the man could now be in the Tarleton or Southport areas."
Anyone who witnessed the incident, recognises the man, or has information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact the police on 101, quoting log 798 of July 31, or email [email protected].