Man, 58, arrested on suspicion of sexual assault after incidents on Hartlepool bus

By Pamela Bilalova
Published 14th Mar 2023, 17:22 BST
Updated 20th Mar 2023, 18:16 BST
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault following two separate incidents on buses in Hartlepool.

The 58-year-old man was arrested after a witness and another potential victim came forward following a police appeal.

He has been released on bail pending further inquiries.

Cleveland Police had described the two incidents, which both happened on the number 6 Stagecoach bus in Hartlepool earlier this year, as “suspicious”.

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Police believe the same man is responsible for both incidents.Police believe the same man is responsible for both incidents.
Police believe the same man is responsible for both incidents.

Police said that a young child was touched on the head while sat with a parent during the first incident.

The second incident occurred when a man is said to have attempted to kiss a teenage girl and made verbal threats towards her.

The suspect allegedly boarded the bus outside of NatWest, in York Road, in both incidents.

Anyone with information can contact PC Matthew Saint on 101, quoting incident reference 047768.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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