Brutal Bus Brawl: Man Attacked After Standing Up to Mask Abuser
Police are hunting a thug who punched and kicked a 63-year-old man after a face mask row on a bus in Pagham.
Victim Targeted for Speaking Out
The victim was on the 600 bus from Chichester to Pagham on Monday afternoon (21 September) when another passenger started abusing people over not wearing masks. The 63-year-old stepped in to calm the situation, especially to protect a young schoolgirl being verbally attacked.
Attack Outside The Lamb Pub
As the victim got off at the stop by The Lamb pub in Pagham at 4.30pm, the suspect followed him, delivering a savage punch to the face. The victim fell and was then kicked in the head before the attacker walked away.
The victim was rushed to St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester with facial injuries.
Police Release Suspect’s Photo
Officers have shared an image of the suspect to help catch him. He’s described as white, about 6ft tall, slim but muscular, in his early to mid-20s, clean-shaven with short hair, a prominent nose, wearing a light-coloured top and trousers.
PC Tom Fisk said: “This was a nasty and unprovoked attack on a bus passenger simply supporting fellow passengers. We think people will recognise this suspect so if you can help please contact us online or by calling 101, quoting serial 1126 of 21/09.”
