Police want to speak to this man in connection with 'inappropriate act' in front of teenage girls on bus

An urgent appeal has been launched in connection with an incident that saw a man 'commit an inappropriate act' while staring at a group of teenage girls on a bus in Greater Manchester.

An investigation into the public indecency incident is underway, with Greater Manchester Police now sharing an image of a man they want to speak to as part of enquiries.

The force said that an unknown man boarded a bus at 6pm on May 25 this year, along Warren Street in Stockport. The bus was travelling to Ashton-under-Lyne.

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During the journey, the man, who was sat on the top deck across from a group of teenage girls, then committed an 'inappropriate act' whilst looking at the girls, police said.

The male then left the bus later that evening, at around 6.45pm, after it arrived at Ashton-under-Lyne bus station.

"Officers are now appealing for more information on this incident and would like to speak to the man pictured in relation to this," the force said in a statement.

Anyone with information about the incident, including those who witnessed it or took mobile phone footage, is being urged to contact police immediately.

You can contact police on 101, quoting the log number 2786 of 25/05/24. Alternatively, details can be shared on the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.