Cctv appeal after bus driver and passenger 'racially abused'

POLICE HAVE ISSUED AN APPEAL 08:26, 22 May 2025 A CCTV appeal has been issued by police after a bus driver and a passenger were 'verbally abused' on board. The incident happened on

the number 25 bus from Chorlton Interchange to The Trafford Centre, said Greater Manchester Police on Thursday. A CCTV image of a man - a passenger on the bus at the time - has been

released. GMP said investigating officers want to speak with the man, saying he may be able to assist with enquiries. Police appeal for information after bus driver and passenger verbally

abused on board. A possible offence of racially aggravated public order is under investigation after the incident late last month. In a statement, the force said: "We are investigating

reports of racially aggravated public order which took place on the number 25 bus from Chorlton Interchange to The Trafford Centre. "It’s believed to have taken place at 12.45pm on

Wednesday 23 April. It’s believed that the bus driver and a female passenger were verbally abused. _JOIN THE MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS WHATSAPP GROUP HERE_ "Police have released an image

of a man they would like to speak to as it’s believed he may be able to assist with enquiries. "Police would also like to speak to anyone who was travelling on the bus that day, who may

have information which will assist enquiries. If you have any information, please call police on 101 quoting log number 751 of 25/04/25. You can also report online using our 24/7 Live Chat

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