A woman reported being attacked on the 47 bus earlier this year

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 10th Jul 2025

Police have launched a fresh appeal for witnesses and information after a sexual assault on a bus in Sheffield earlier this year.

It happened at 8:25pm on March 10, with the female victim being approached by a man on the number 47 bus.

He sat next to her before carrying out a sexual assault.

The suspect is described as Asian with long, dark hair, a moustache and a beard, and around 40 years old.

He is reported to have been wearing a red top, dark blue or black jeans and a body warmer.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact South Yorkshire Police on 101.

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