South Yorkshire Police issue picture of man wanted over sex assault on another man in bus interchange toilets

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South Yorkshire Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man believed to hold vital important information about a reported sexual assault at a bus interchange toilet.

Launching a public appeal today (Monday, February 20), a spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: “At approximately 7.25pm on Sunday, January 15, 2023 it is reported that a man in his 20s was sexually assaulted inside the toilets at Rotherham’s bus interchange.

“The victim, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was able to push the suspect away from him and left the toilets, but is it understood the suspect followed him before leaving towards the train station.

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“Officers are keen to speak to the individual pictured and want to hear from him, or anyone who recognises him. Do you know this man?”

Do you recognise the man pictured? Police believe he may hold important information about a reported sexual assault at Rotherham InterchangeDo you recognise the man pictured? Police believe he may hold important information about a reported sexual assault at Rotherham Interchange
Do you recognise the man pictured? Police believe he may hold important information about a reported sexual assault at Rotherham Interchange

The spokesperon said the force has released this CCTV image of an individual they believe could hold ‘important information’ about the reported sexual assault.

Call police on 101, quoting crime reference 14/18487/23.

You can also pass on information through South Yorkshire Police’s live chat and our online portal here: https://smartcontact.southyorkshire.police.uk/

Alternatively, if you would 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 www.crimestoppers-uk.org