A WOMAN was sexually assaulted on a bus travelling from Earlestown to Warrington.

The 23-year-old woman was attacked on the number 420 bus at 8pm on Saturday.

She and her attacker got on at Earlestown bus station.

A spokesman for Warrington police said: "He sat behind the woman before making conversation and moving to sit next to her. It was then that he sexually assaulted her."

The attacker got off on Winwick Road, near Tesco.

The victim got off at Warrington Bus Station.

The man was 6ft tall, with white hair. He wore a leather jacket and jeans.

Witnesses or anyone with information should call Warrington police on 0845 4580000. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.