The 13-year-old boy was approached by a man at a bus stop in Merseyside and allegedly sexually assaulted at around 7.50am on Friday, June 19 – police are now appealing for witnesses
A teenager was sexually assaulted while at a bus stop with police now hunting for the man responsible. The 13-year-old boy was reported to have been approached by a man at a bus stop on Utting Avenue in Norris Green at around 7.50am on Friday, June 19.
The man proceeded to engage in conversation with the teen before touching him inappropriately, Merseyside Police said. The boy is then said to have left the bus stop and returned home in shock.
Officers attended and searched the area with extensive enquiries now underway. The suspect officers are looking for is described as a white man aged around 65 years of age, 5ft 5in tall with short grey hair and speaks with a southern accent. He was wearing black shorts and a grey T-shirt, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Detective Inspector Joe Rea said: “I would like to reassure the public that incidents such as this are rare, and we are taking this incident extremely serious. The victim was very shocked and understandably very distressed by the incident.
“Extensive CCTV and witness enquiries have been conducted, and we are continuing with our enquiries to find the suspect.
“I would urge anyone who was in the area of Utting Avenue between 7.45am and 8.15am and has information which will help with our enquiries to please contact us.
“I am also appealing for motorists driving along the road to please to check your footage to see if it has captured a man matching the description and let us know.
“We understand the concern that such incidents cause in our communities, so please come forward with any information and we will take action.”
The Detective Inspector added: “Providing support to victims of sexual assault has never been more important, and I would encourage anyone experiencing this to report it to us and we will support you every way we can.
“If anyone who has suffered a sexual offence and you can find the courage to come forward and speak to us, we will deal with you sensitively and make sure that reports are thoroughly investigated.”
A spokesperson for the police force stated: “Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC with reference 26000487869.