Key Points
- An image of a man wanted for questions after three women were allegedly verbally assaulted on the bus has been issued by GMP.
- This incident reportedly occurred around 4pm on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- The bus was traveling from The Trafford Centre to Manchester city centre.
- The man from the photo is believed to have useful information for GMP’s investigation.
- The man from the image is described as white-skinned, clean-shaven and wearing a black baseball cap and sunglasses.
- People who may have any useful information should contact GMP using the phone number 101 or LiveChat or by dialing 999 if it is an emergency situation.
- Reference numbers: CRI06A/0034/26 (police) and CRI/06A2/0034374/26 (Messenger Newspapers).
- There is no news of an arrest, charge or formal allegation being made against any individual.
Trafford (Manchester Mirror) November 10, 2026 — Greater Manchester Police has appealed for public help after three women were reportedly verbally abused by a man on a bus travelling from The Trafford Centre to Manchester city centre.
As reported by Kent Lawlor of Messenger Newspapers, the alleged incident took place at around 4pm on Saturday, October 31, while the bus was travelling towards Manchester city centre. The report stated that the women were verbally abused by a male passenger during the journey.
Greater Manchester Police later released an image of a man it wishes to speak to in connection with the matter. The force said it believes the man may be able to help with its enquiries, but it has not said that he is a suspect or that any criminal offence has been established.
Why has police released the man’s image?
GMP published the appeal and image on November 10, according to the Manchester Evening News. The force said officers were seeking information about reports of a man “verbally assaulting women” on the bus from The Trafford Centre to Manchester city centre.
In its public appeal, a GMP spokesperson said: “Officers are seeking information related to reports of a man verbally assaulting women on bus from Trafford Centre to Manchester City Centre at 4 PM on October 31, 2026.”
The force added that it was “keen to speak with this individual, as they think he may provide valuable insights”.
Who is the man police want to identify?
The man shown in the image released by GMP is described by Messenger Newspapers as white, clean-shaven, and wearing a black baseball cap and sunglasses.
Police have not named the man, confirmed that he committed any offence, or announced an arrest. The appeal asks members of the public who recognise him, or who have relevant information, to contact officers.
How can people provide information?
GMP has asked anyone with information to call the non-emergency police number, 101, or use the LiveChat function on its website.
The Manchester Evening News reported that people contacting police should quote reference CRI06A/0034/26. Messenger Newspapers listed the reference as CRI/06A2/0034374/26.
GMP also reminded the public that anyone facing an emergency should call 999.
What has police said publicly?
The police appeal, as quoted by the Manchester Evening News, said:
“The authorities are keen to speak with this individual, as they think he may provide valuable insights. If you have any information, please contact officers at 101 or via LiveChat, referencing CRI06A/0034/26. In case of an emergency, always dial 999.”
The appeal does not provide further details about the exact words allegedly used, whether the women knew the man, or whether any injuries or additional offences were reported. Neither GMP nor the reports identified the women involved.
Background of the development
The reported incident follows a series of public appeals by Greater Manchester Police concerning alleged abuse on buses. In a separate case reported by the Manchester Evening News in May 2025, police released CCTV footage after a bus driver and a passenger were reportedly subjected to verbal abuse on a route travelling to The Trafford Centre; that investigation concerned a potential racially aggravated public order offence.
The current appeal is limited to the alleged verbal abuse of three women on October 31, 2026. At the time of publication, police had released an image and sought assistance from the public, but had not disclosed any further investigative developments.
Prediction: How this may affect passengers
For passengers using buses between The Trafford Centre and Manchester city centre, the police appeal may increase awareness of reporting options if they witness or experience abusive behaviour. GMP’s request for witnesses could also encourage people who were on the bus at the relevant time to come forward with information.
For the three women reportedly involved, the publication of the appeal may provide a route for further information to reach investigators. For the man shown in the image, the appeal could lead to police contact if someone recognises him; however, no finding of guilt, arrest, or charge has been reported, and he should be treated as someone police wish to speak to rather than as a convicted offender.
