A MAN sexually assaulted a woman at a bus stop.

The attack happened in Gibbet Street, Halifax, shortly after 4.05pm on Thursday, June 19, but details have only now been revealed.

The 19-year-old victim was standing at the bus stop when an Asian man approached from behind and subjected her to a sexual assault.

Police are urging any witnesses to come forward. They are keen to speak to the driver or passengers on a bus which was in Gibbet Street and may have seen the incident.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Pc Tim Hanson on 0845 6060606 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.