Woman sexually assaulted on rail replacement bus between Manchester and Liverpool

BTP are investigating the sexual assault of a woman on a rail replacement bus from Manchester to Liverpool. Credit: British Transport Police

British Transport Police have released a picture of a man they would like to speak to after a woman was sexually assaulted on a rail replacement bus.

The woman was travelling from Manchester Oxford Road station to Liverpool Lime Street Station on the night of Monday, 15 August.

The attack happened between 11:30pm and 1:30am the next day.

British Transport Police would like to speak to this man in connection with the sexual assault of a woman on a bus. Credit: BTP

The man police want to trace left the bus at Warrington West station.Officers believe the man in the image may have information which could help their investigation.Anyone who recognises this man is asked to text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 075 of 16/08/2022.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.