Appeal after teenager is sexually assaulted in Wolverhampton

Officers release CCTV image to identify suspect

Author: Adam ClarkPublished 1st May 2026

Police are appealing for public assistance following the serious sexual assault of a teenage girl in Wolverhampton.

The girl was attacked after disembarking from the 529 bus travelling from Walsall to Wolverhampton.

The assault took place on Bilston Street at approximately 10.30pm on Monday, 23rd February.

West Midlands Police are actively working to identify the person responsible for this crime.

As part of their investigation, police have thoroughly reviewed CCTV footage from the area.

This examination has led to the release of an image showing a man they want to speak to.

West Midlands Police are requesting anyone with information to call 101 or message via Live Chat on their website, quoting crime reference 20/158602/26.

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