Police Issue CCTV Appeal Over Bus Incident in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to trace as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged incident of outraging public decency on a bus. The force is urging the public to come forward with any information that could assist their enquiries.
Details of the Alleged Incident
The reported incident occurred on the Number 13 bus, which travels between central Birmingham and Hams Hall in Warwickshire. According to police, the alleged offence took place in July of last year, and extensive investigations have been underway since that time. Authorities believe the man in the image may hold key information relevant to the case.
Police Statement on the Investigation
In a public appeal, West Midlands Police stated: "Recognise this man? We’d like to speak to him about an incident on a bus. We’re investigating a report of outraging public decency, which happened on the Number 13 bus between central Birmingham and Hams Hall in Warwickshire. The report is from July last year, and we’ve been carrying out extensive enquiries since then. We’d like to speak to this man, as we think he could help our investigation."
How to Assist the Police
Anyone who recognises the individual or has any information related to this incident is encouraged to contact West Midlands Police immediately. The force has provided specific details for reporting:
- Use the Live Chat feature on the police website.
- Call 101 and quote crime reference number 20/306475/25.
Public cooperation is vital in helping authorities resolve this matter swiftly and ensure community safety on public transport routes.
