Police Hunt Man Who Groped 15-Year-Old Girl at Bus Stop in Blackpool

Shocking Assault Outside Leyton Institute

Police are on the lookout for a man linked to a sexual assault in Blackpool. A 15-year-old girl was waiting for a bus outside Leyton Institute on Westcliffe Drive at 8.48 a.m. on May 23 when the horror unfolded.

As she walked off towards Tesco, the victim felt a man grab her bottom.

Suspect Description Released

The attacker is described as a white male, around 5’7″, and in his forties. He wore a grey cotton jacket and black Adidas tracksuit bottoms with white stripes down the sides.

No arrests have been made yet, but police have ramped up patrols in the area for public reassurance.

Police Appeal for Public Help

Detectives have scoured CCTV footage and made extensive inquiries but now need the public’s help to track down the suspect. They believe he may hold vital information to progress the investigation.

“We urge anyone with information about this man or his whereabouts to come forward immediately,” police said.

How to Contact Police

Use reference log 0323 of May 23, 2022 when reporting.

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