A MAN, 55, has been arrested after an alleged bus stop attack in which he is suspected of knocking out another man with his walking stick – after sexually assaulting his partner.
The astonishing incident took place at a bus stop in Trinity Street in Coventry city centre at 3pm on Monday, March 25.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: “Police are investigating after a man touched a woman inappropriately as she was waiting at a bus stop on Trinity Street.
“The victim, a woman in her late 20s and her partner, a man in his late 30s moved away from the man, but he hit the woman’s partner across the head with his walking stick.
“The victim was hit and he temporarily lost consciousness and fell to the floor.
“A woman in her early 30s tried to remove the broken stick from the man’s hand, but he pushed her over, hurting her back.
“The assailant was then detained by members of the public until police arrived.
“A 55-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and sexual assault; he has now been released pending investigation.”
“Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime giving log number 1403 of 25 March.
“Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
