A 13-year-old girl was unexpectedly kissed on the cheek by an unknown woman while waiting at a bus stop in Churchdown. The incident took place on Pirton Lane on Tuesday, February 10.
According to reports, the woman approached the girl without consent and kissed her on the cheek. She then grabbed the girl’s arm as the teenager attempted to board a bus at a stop opposite the Esso garage.
Gloucestershire Police arrested a 37-year-old woman from Gloucester on suspicion of sexual assault in connection with the incident. The suspect was later released on bail pending further investigation.
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Authorities are now appealing to witnesses who were present at the bus stop during the event. They are particularly interested in hearing from people who may have seen what happened or have any relevant information.
A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Constabulary stated: “We urge anyone who was in the area and witnessed the incident, or who has any information, to contact us. Several other individuals were reportedly at the bus stop at the time, and their testimonies could be crucial to the investigation.”
Information can be submitted to the police via their online form by referencing incident number 87 of February 10.