A pervert is on the loose in Oxford after a man was sexually assaulted at a bus stop.
The incident occurred at around 11pm on Monday, September 23 when a man in his 20s was sexually assaulted by a man at the bus stop on Cowley Road, at the junction of Howard Street.
Police say the offender then followed the victim onto the number 1 bus and tried to put his hand on the victim’s lap.
The victim and the offender got off at the stop on the High Street near St Aldate's, and the offender walked towards The Westgate.
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The offender is described by Thames Valley Police as an Arabic or North African man, between 5ft 8ins and 5ft 10ins tall, aged in his late 20s, with short black hair, which is shorter at the side and longer on the top.
He was wearing a black hooded coat and grey trousers.
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following the disturbing incident in Oxford.
Investigating officer PC Chloe Palacio, said: “This was a concerning incident and we are carrying out an investigation.
“We are asking anyone with information to please come forward, we would also ask members of the public who live in the area to check their CCTV or doorbell footage to see if it shows anything that may assist our investigation.
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“Additionally if anyone was on the number 1 bus, we would ask them to get in touch if you have any information that could aid our investigation.
“We would ask anyone with information to please call 101 quoting the reference 43240432051, or you can provide your information through our online form.”
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