Police Appeal After Sexual Assault on Brighton Bus

April 21, 2026

Sussex Police are seeking to identify a man following a sexual assault that took place on the 46 bus to Hollingbury on Wednesday 25 March at around 5pm.

Incident Details

It was reported that the bus was travelling in Ditchling Road when the victim, a 14-year-old girl, was approached by a man who sat next to her and touched her inappropriately.

The man reportedly disembarked the bus at Friar Road. He was described as aged in his 20's, roughly 6' and wearing shorts and sandals.

Police Investigation

Officers are continuing to pursue a number of lines of enquiry in an ongoing investigation and would like to speak with this man in connection with enquiries.

Call for Information

Anyone who recognises him, who witnessed the incident, or who has relevant information such as mobile footage is encouraged to report it to us online or by calling 101 quoting serial 1355 of 25/03.

OFFICIAL SOURCE VERIFICATION: This article is based on an official press release issued by a Police Force. Document: ID appeal following sexual assault on Brighton bus Source Link https://www.sussex.police.uk/news/sussex/news/news/id-appeal-following-sexual-assault-in-brighton-bus/

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