POLICE have confirmed today that a man in his 50's from Croydon has been arrested after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted on a bus travelling from Calne.
An appeal was launched last week following the incident which took place at about 4pm on 1st October on the number 55 Stagecoach bus from Calne to Swindon.
Police say they have now arrested the man on suspicion of sexual assault on a female and attempted sexual assault on a female. He has been interviewed and released on bail while enquiries continue.
A police spokesperson said: "We would continue to urge any witnesses who were on the bus at the time to contact police, in particular, we would like to speak to a woman who approached the victim following the incident to check on her welfare.
"Wiltshire Police take reports of this nature extremely seriously and will fully investigate all reports of sexual assault within our community."
Anyone with information should call 101 and quote crime reference number 54230109844. Alternatively, call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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