Police launch appeal after 'violent incident' on board North Yorkshire bus

North Yorkshire Police has launched an appeal following a violent incident on the 7A bus from Scarborough to Eastfield.

A man is reported to have assaulted a woman after getting off the 7A bus from Scarborough to Eastfield <i>(Image: Pixabay)</i>

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POLICE have launched an appeal following a violent incident on a North Yorkshire bus.

The incident happened on the 7A bus from Scarborough to Eastfield at around 9am on Monday (October 19).

North Yorkshire Police said: “It was reported that a man and woman were involved in an argument while on the bus, during which the man became aggressive towards the woman and other passengers.

“The pair left the bus on Manham Hill, Eastfield, at around 9.15am.”

It was reported that after this, the man had assaulted the woman.

The suspect is described as Romanian, approximately 39-years-old, of slim build and approximately 5ft 7 inches, with short dark hair and brown eyes.

North Yorkshire Police said: “He was wearing all-black clothing.”

The woman is described as Romanian, 31, of petite build, approximately 5ft 5 inches tall, with long dark hair and brown eyes. She was wearing all-black clothing.

A force spokesperson said: “We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident on the bus or the assault after the pair got off the bus.

“If you have any information that could assist our investigation, please get in touch quoting reference 12260206251.”

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12260206251 when providing information.