North Yorkshire Police investigates knife incident on bus
It happened on the X27 service on Tuesday morning
Police are appealing for witnesses and information, after a knife-related incident on a bus between Friary Gardens in Richmond, to the train station in Darlington.
It happened on the X27 bus, from around 11.45am on Tuesday 30 September 2025.
A female was approached by a man with a knife.
The man officers want to speak to in connection with this incident is described as white, approximately 5ft 11ins tall, approximate age 40-45, of medium build, with dark brown thinning hair which was styled in a comb over style and facial hair.
He was described as wearing grey tracksuit bottoms and a black waterproof jacket. There is a possibility that his name is “Michael."
Police want to hear from anyone who was on the bus at the time, or anyone who recognises the description of this man.
If you can help with any of the above, please email [email protected]
Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for PC 1871 Austen.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via its website.
Please quote reference 12250185164 when passing on information.