Hello Resident,

We have released an image on our website of a man officers would like to speak to following a sexual assault in Oxfordshire.

The incident occurred on Thursday 19 September at around 6pm on the S6 bus from Swindon to Oxford.

The offender approached the victim, a teenage girl, and throughout the journey gave her alcohol, cigarettes and money before proceeding to kiss the victim. 

Investigating officer, PC Chloe Palacio, said: “I am appealing to anyone who recognises the individual in the image as they may have vital information to assist us with our enquiries.

“Additionally we ask anyone with mobile phone, CCTV or dash-cam footage to get in touch with the force in case it has captured something which may assist this investigation.

“If you have any information relating to this incident, please call 101 or report it online, quoting 43240453066.

“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via its website.”