Suspect image released after girl assaulted on a bus in Derbyshire

It's thought it happened on a bus between Derby and Belper on December 7

Suspect image after Belper bus assault
Author: Alex HulsePublished 11th Jan 2026

Derbyshire Police have released a picture of a man they want to find after reports a teenage girl was assaulted on a bus between Derby and Belper.

Officers say the incident took place on the 2.59pm R61 bus from the city centre on 7 December.

The girl, aged 14, was assaulted on the bus, but was not phyiscally hurt.

It's thought the man left the bus at the Babington Hospital stop in Belper.

Officers want to speak to the man pictured who they believe will be able to help them with their enquiries.

Anyone with information that can help officers is asked to contact us using any of the below methods, including reference 25*715619:

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