London police would like to identify this man, accused of sexually assaulting a woman on a city bus on September 21, 2022. Photo collage supplied by LPS. London police would like to identify this man, accused of sexually assaulting a woman on a city bus on September 21, 2022. Photo collage supplied by LPS.
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Officers seek suspect accused of sexually assaulting woman on city bus

London police are hopeful that the public can help identify a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman on a bus in late September.

According to police, the incident happened at around 8:10 a.m. on September 21, 2022. A woman was riding a city bus in the area of Adelaide Street North and Taylor Street when an unknown man sat down beside her and allegedly touched her in a sexual manner.

The woman told police that the man got off the bus in the area of Adelaide and Oxford streets. She later contacted police about the unwanted interaction. Police say she did not suffer any physical injuries.

Following an investigation, police have obtained photos of a man believed to be the accused. Photos of the man are pictured above. He appears to be White, with a slim build and has light-coloured facial hair.

Anyone with information about the incident, or who may be able to identify the man is asked to call the London Police Service at 519-661-5670. Tips can also be made online anonymously to londoncrimestoppers.com.

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