A WOMAN was assaulted by the same man on two separate occasions in Gwynedd and Conwy.

The first incident took place at about 9pm on Thursday, October 15, at an area known locally as the Bus Stop, A5, bottom of Maesgeirchen Hill, Bangor.

The second occurrence took place sometime between 12pm and 2pm on Friday, October 16, whilst travelling on the number 12 bus along the A548 Coast Road at Towyn, Conwy.

The woman is being supported by officers as detectives continue their investigation.

Detective Sergeant Andrew Davies said: "Following the first incident, we have been informed that a woman intervened and provided help and support to the woman who had been assaulted. This person is key to this investigation and I’m appealing to her to come forward to speak with officers. If you know who she is, please ask her to contact us.

“In respect of the second incident the woman was travelling on the number 12 bus through Towyn, Conwy, when she was assaulted by a man. I’m appealing to anyone who was travelling on the number 12 bus route at this time and may have witnessed anything to contact police”.

Inquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to telephone 101 or contact police via their website. Quote reference Z151614.