ID appeal following sexual assault on Brighton bus

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 14:32

By V2 RADIO X @V2RadioSussex

Do you recognise this man? CREDIT: SUSSEX POLICE 2026

Police in Brighton are seeking to identify this man following a sexual assault that took place on the 46 bus to Hollingbury on Wednesday 25 March at around 5pm. 

Police in Brighton are seeking to identify this man following a sexual assault that took place on the 46 bus to Hollingbury on Wednesday 25 March at around 5pm. 

It was reported that the bus was travelling in Ditchling Road when the victim, a 14-year-old girl, was approached by a man who sat next to her and touched her inappropriately.

The man reportedly disembarked the bus at Friar Road.

He was described as aged in his 20's, roughly 6' and wearing shorts and sandals.

Officers are continuing to pursue a number of lines of enquiry in an ongoing investigation and would like to speak with this man in connection with enquiries.

Anyone who recognises him, who witnessed the incident, or who has relevant information such as mobile footage is encouraged to report it to us online or by calling 101 quoting serial 1355 of 25/03.

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