Summary
A man tried to sexually assault a girl on a bus heading to Cheltenham . The incident happened on the W bus between Winchcombe and Cheltenham on Friday, March 17. The victim, a 17-year-old girl, got on the bus in Winchcombe at 12.07pm. A man approached her, made comments about her appearance, and then tried to put his hand on her leg. A passenger on the bus saw this and told the suspect to stop, who then sat back down. The girl got off the bus in Cheltenham by the Primark on High Street, but the suspect tried to put his hand on her bottom. A second passenger on the bus told him not to. The victim was followed by the suspect until she met up with someone she knew further along High Street. The suspect turned around and walked off. No arrests have been made at this time. Gloucestershire Police said they would like to speak to the two men who intervened in the incident, as they may have information which could assist the investigation. Enquiries into the incident are ongoing, and any witnesses, as well as the two men who intervened, are asked to contact the force. Anyone with information should quote the reference number 53260018255.