CCTV image released after alleged antisemitic abuse on bus
A woman reported being abused by a fellow passenger on the number 46 bus travelling towards Portland Road in Hove at around 2.30pm on 25 April.
Sussex Police have released an image taken from CCTV of a man believed to be connected to an alleged antisemitic hate crime on a bus last month.
A woman reported being abused by a fellow passenger on the number 46 bus travelling towards Portland Road in Hove at around 2.30pm on 25 April.
The incident is being treated as a racially aggravated offence and a hate crime, police have said.
Sussex Police said they are conducting “focused patrols” in Jewish communities at synagogues, schools, and events.
A month on, officers have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the investigation.
He is described as a bald, stocky white man with a grey beard, 5ft 8in, wearing a black jacket, trousers and trainers and a dark-coloured shirt, and wearing dark glasses.
Chief Inspector Dan Eagle said: “This was a distressing incident for the victim and we have been working alongside Brighton & Hove Buses to secure CCTV footage and evidence.
“We are aware of the significant impact of antisemitic incidents on our Jewish communities here in Sussex. We are proactively engaging with community leaders to offer support and reassurance.”
“We will continue to work with our communities and partners to identify any emerging issues and respond to them swiftly to make sure people feel safe and are protected.
“Sussex Police is committed to being an anti-racist police service and will not tolerate hate crime against any community.”
Police have asked that anyone who recognises the man, or with other information about the incident, to report it to Sussex Police online quoting 773 of 25/04.
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