Arun Police have issued an appeal for information after an alleged assault on a teenage boy occurred on a bus in Bognor Regis last month.
The incident took place on Thursday, January 25, and officers are keen to speak with a man captured on CCTV who they believe may have information that could assist with their investigation.
The victim, a teenage boy, was reportedly assaulted while traveling on a local bus. Although the boy did not require hospital treatment, the incident has caused significant distress, and police are treating the matter seriously.
Arun Police posted a statement on social media:
“Do you recognise this man, or is this you? We’d like to speak to him in connection with an alleged assault of a teenage boy on a bus in Bognor Regis on 25 January. Contact us if you can help, quoting reference 47250015586.”
How to Help
If you recognise the man in question or have any information about the incident, police are urging you to come forward. You can contact Sussex Police directly by calling 101, quoting reference 47250015586.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting their website.
Community Reassurance
Local residents have expressed concern over the incident, particularly as it involved a young person on public transport. Arun Police have assured the community that they are working diligently to investigate the assault and identify the individual involved.
“We understand how upsetting incidents like this can be, especially when they involve young people,” said a spokesperson for Arun Police. “We want to reassure the public that we are committed to ensuring the safety of all bus users in the area.”
