13-year-old girl sexually assaulted on bus from Preston to St Annes

Officers want to hear from anyone who recognises a man described as aged about 20

Author: Vicky HainesPublished 2nd Nov 2026

Police are appealing for information after a 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a bus travelling from Preston to St Annes.

Preston Police said the girl was on the number 68 Stagecoach bus, which left Preston Bus Station for St Annes at about 10.30pm on Saturday 31st October.

Officers said she was assaulted by a man on the bus.

The force said she managed to get off the bus at The Square in St Annes and get help from a member of the public.

Police said an investigation is under way, enquiries are ongoing and the girl is being supported.

Officers have described the suspect as white, 5ft 11 and aged about 20, with short brown messy hair.

He was wearing a black zip windbreaker jacket, blue jeans and black Nike 270s, police said.

Preston Police is asking anyone who has information, or who recognises the man from the description, to get in touch.

People can call police on 101 quoting log 1832.

Information can also be given to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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