Search For Man Who Racially Abused Mother And Son On Eastbourne Bus

Friday, 22 July 2022 06:21

Sussex Police are appealing to the public to help them identify a man who got on a bus in Eastbourne and racially abused a mum and her young son.

It happened on Friday, July 15 at around 7.15pm when the man boarded the Stagecoach bus at Cade Street.

Police say that while he was on the bus 'he made racist comments to two passengers, a lady and her son, who was about 11-14 and had a scooter with him. The man also tried to link arms with the boy at one point, and hit him on the head with a bottle, though it is not clear that the boy was hurt. The man was asked to leave the bus by the driver'.

The man is described as white, in his thirties with dark short hair and a dark stubbly short beard. He was wearing a black cap, a black t-shirt with a Puma logo, and white shorts.

"It is important that we find this man and enquiries are already under way, but your evidence will be crucial in helping to bring him to justice."

"If you and your son were the victims of this very offensive behaviour, or if you were also on the bus and witnessed anything of what happened, please get in contact with police, either online or by calling 101, quoting serial 1602 of 15/07, and arrange to talk to our investigators in confidence."

PC Claire Middleton said:

"It is important that we help anyone who has been affected by someone else's prejudice, ignorance or violence, and we will follow up all information received."

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