A WOMAN was sexually assaulted by a stranger on a town centre bus as cops launch an urgent probe.
The victim was targeted after boarding at Bolton interchange bus station, in Greater Manchester, on January 22 at around 7.15am.
The victim was assaulted after she boarded a bus at Bolton interchange bus station
She was on the 607 service when a man and another woman hopped on at the second stop.
The man sat next to her before launching his vile attack.
Greater Manchester Police said the another woman witnessed the horror and helped the victim off the bus.
The force are now looking for the woman who stepped in during the assault for information.
Officers are also keen to speak to anyone who may be able to help with their investigation.
A GMP spokesperson said: “On Wednesday 22 January, at around 7:15am, a woman got on the 607 bus at #Bolton Interchange. At the second stop, a man and another woman also boarded the bus.
“It’s believed that the man sat next to the first woman before he sexually assaulted her.
“Thankfully, the second woman witnessed the incident and interjected, before helping the victim exit the bus.
“Police are now appealing for the woman who assisted the victim and anyone else who may have witnessed the incident to come forward, any information you have may assist with the progression of the investigation.
“If you have any information, or you are the woman who kindly assisted to please contact us on 101 quoting log 570 of 22/01/25.”
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