Assault on Portsmouth bus leaves man, 26, and woman, 43, with facial injuries

POLICE are looking to speak to a man in relation to an assault that took place on a bus travelling through Paulsgrove last month.

The incident took place while he bus was stationary on Ludlow Road, just before 10pm on Saturday September 26.

The victims, a 26-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman, were waiting to leave the number 3 bus when they were both assaulted by a drunken man.

They both received facial injuries as a result of the incident.

Police wish to speak to this man following an incident in Paulsgrove. Picture: Hampshire Constabularyplaceholder image
Police wish to speak to this man following an incident in Paulsgrove. Picture: Hampshire Constabulary

The police wish to speak to a man in his early 30s, according to spokesman from Hampshire Constabulary.

He said: ‘The man is described as white, large build, and in his early 30s.

‘He was wearing a pale blue sweatshirt with jeans.’

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Anyone with any information should contact the police on 101 and quote the reference number 44200374537.

Alternatively, information can be given to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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