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A WOMAN was assaulted by three strangers on a bus after she requested a man to stop conversing with her.
Authorities have initiated an urgent search for the individuals who attacked the victim by “punching” and “grabbing” her arm during a journey in Redditch, Midlands.
The police reported that the woman was waiting at a bus stop on Ipsley Street around 7:20 PM on August 22 when a man approached her and began speaking to her.
She asked him to stop, but he persisted in talking.
After boarding the 59 bus, officers stated that a woman began “punching” the pole and “assaulted the victim” by “grabbing” her by the arm.
They have released a photo of three passengers who might be able to assist with their investigation.
Authorities also encouraged anyone with information to contact PC Morgan Wright at morgan.wright@westmercia.police.uk.
West Mercia Police stated: “One of the men was standing at the bus stop where the woman was seated and initiated a conversation with her. She requested that he refrain from speaking to her, but he continued to do so.
“Once they were all on the 59 bus, a woman began punching the pole on the bus and assaulted the victim by grabbing her by the arm and chest, pulling her towards her and kicking her in the leg.
“We are seeking to identify the individuals in the photo as we believe they were in the vicinity at the time and may be able to assist us with the investigation regarding the assault.”
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