Police want to speak to this man over an alleged assault on a teen in Torbay

Police say an incident happened on a bus back in October

Author: Katy WhitePublished 20th Nov 2025

Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man after a teenager was assaulted on a bus in South Devon.

Officers say the boy wastravelling between Paignton and Brixham when a man sat next to him and began behaving strangely. He's then alleged to have grabbed the boy around the neck. Police say the teenager was not injured but was left very shaken by the incident.

Officers investigating the 9 October incident would like to speak to the man pictured as it is believed he may be able to assist with our enquiries.

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