Police called in over Sheffield bus incident as search launched for suspect
Police are looking for the man depicted in this e-fit image, as part of a harassment investigation which was launched after a man allegedly made sexualised comments to a girl on a Sheffield bus.
The incident is alleged to have taken place as the bus was travelling through the Handsworth area of Sheffield on September 30, 2025.
Police have today (Friday, November 28, 2025) released details of the incident, as part of an appeal to trace the man depicted in the e-fit image.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We are releasing an e-fit image of a man officers would like to identify as part of a harassment investigation.
“It is reported that on September 30 a man made inappropriate sexualised comments towards a teenage girl while on the 52 Stagecoach bus in Handsworth, Sheffield, between 8pm and 9pm.
“The incident was reported to us on October 8 and a number of enquiries to identify the suspect have been ongoing since.
“We are now looking for this man in connection to the investigation.
“He is described as a white man with short dark hair and a stubbly beard. It's thought he could be between 30 and 50 years old and is of a medium build.
“Do you recognise him?”
If you think you can help, you can pass on information to police online here: https://orlo.uk/UynWP, or by calling 101.
Please quote incident number 817 of October 8, 2025 when you get in touch.
Alternatively, if you prefer not to give your personal details, you can stay anonymous and pass on what you know by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers.
Call their UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111 or complete a simple and secure anonymous online form at https://orlo.uk/0P4MK