Did you witness a woman being assaulted by a man as she exited a bus...

Published: 3:01 am March 7, 2025
Updated: 12:54 pm October 8, 2025
Woman Attacked After Exiting Bus in Newhaven

Did you witness a woman being assaulted by a man as she exited a bus in Newhaven?

On January 30 at around 5.20pm, it was reported that an argument took place between a man and a woman on a 12a bus as it travelled towards Brighton.

The driver pulled into The Fairway bus stop in Newhaven, where the woman exited and was seen to be followed and assaulted by a man in his 50s with long white hair and a white beard.

Police have since arrested a 50-year-old man from St Leonards in connection with the investigation, and he has been bailed while enquiries continue.

It’s reported that a multiple members of the public intervened or witnessed the incident.

Attempts are ongoing to identify these witnesses, and we are appealing to anyone with information to come forward and make a report.

Reports can be made online, or by calling 101 quoting reference 1116 of 30/01.

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