Overview
- Police say a man was reportedly groped at a bus stop on Saltwell Road outside the Post Office on Monday, October 13 at about 4:15pm.
- The victim, a man in his 30s, was left feeling distressed according to Northumbria Police.
- Officers report the suspect approached from behind, groped the victim, made a comment, and left on foot, with one account describing him as white and wearing a blue top, grey joggers, black and white trainers, and a black cap.
- Northumbria Police say they have carried out lines of enquiry and are appealing for witnesses to contact them via social media, the force website’s live chat or report forms, or by calling 101 and quoting reference 119439M/25.
- The status of the case is described differently across reports, with one stating no investigation has been launched and another describing an urgent probe.