Man arrested after two 12-year-olds were sexually assaulted on bus

A man has been arrested after two 12-year-old girls were sexually assaulted while travelling on a bus in Spalding.

Lincolnshire Police are looking to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident which happened on at around 4.50pm Wednesday, August 18 on the 505 Stagecoach bus.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested and released pending further investigations.

A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police: “We are appealing for witnesses after two twelve-year-old girls were sexually assaulted by a man in Spalding.

“This happened at around 4:50pm on Wednesday 18th August on the 505 Stagecoach bus from Spalding heading to King’s Lynn. The offender touched both of them on their thigh.

“An 18-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and has been released pending further investigations.

“If you can help us with our enquiry, call 101 quoting incident 300 of 18th August or email [email protected] quoting the incident number in the subject line.

“If you wish to remain anonymous, you can make a report via the independent charity, CrimeStoppers. http://ow.ly/4Z4850G0fiy”

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