Manhunt after schoolgirl sexually assaulted on north London bus

Police appeal: Officers want to speak to this man
Met Police
Patrick Grafton-Green5 October 2017
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Police are hunting a man after a schoolgirl was sexually assaulted on a bus in north London.

The 17-year-old was travelling to school at about 8.30am on the upper deck of a Route 43 bus when a man boarded and sat next to her.

After a short while he placed his hand on her right knee, Scotland Yard said.

The victim, described by police as "shocked and frightened", pulled her knee away. The man continued to touch her inappropriately several more times.

The suspect boarded the bus, which was travelling from Muswell Hill Road towards Archway, near Archway underground station. He exited the bus on Holloway Road by the Nags Head Public House.

Detectives have released an image of a man they would like to speak to after the incident on June 9.

He is described as a black man, aged between 30 and 40-years-old, around 5ft 10ins tall, with facial stubble. He wore a navy top with black nylon jogging bottoms.

PC Paul Greenfield, of the Roads and Transport Policing Command, said: “Everyone has the right to expect to use public transport without fear of becoming a victim of crime.

“We’re asking the public to help us find this man so we can ensure he doesn’t commit any more offences.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Paul Greenfield on 07769281515, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Alternatively you can tweet @MetCC with any information.

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