06/09/2024

Appeal Issued After Teenager Sexually Assaulted On Belfast Bus

Police have issued an appeal after a teenage girl was assaulted on a bus in Belfast.

The girl was travelling on a bus between Belfast and Dunmurry at around 7.40pm on Friday, 30 August.

A PSNI spokesperson said they want to speak to a man described as having short hair, a beard and wearing a dark-coloured tracksuit and light-coloured shoes.
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The spokesperson continued: "Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious should call Police on 101 and quote reference 711 of 01/09/24. You can report online here: www.psni.police.uk/report."

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