ANYONE with information has been urged to contact police after two teenage girls were assaulted after getting off a bus in Bradford.

Police are investigating the incident and said it happened when the girls got off the 682 bus from Halifax on Netherlands Avenue, between 10pm and 10.30pm on Tuesday (August 8). 

One of the girls was taken to hospital with a head injury.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The police cordon on Netherlands Avenue

Police said the suspect is an unknown male, aged between 40 and 50, of a large build.

Councillor David Green (Lab, Wibsey) urged the community to come together and give police any information they may have on the incident.

He said: "It is horrendous.

"It is not an area that has been particularly noted for violent crime over the years.

"I can fully understand the concerns being expressed by parents about their children's safety.

"It is vital that anyone who has information on this contact the police immediately."

A cordon remained in place in the area for most of Wednesday morning as forensic examination was being carried out.

When the Telegraph & Argus visited the scene at around 8am, a police vehicle could be seen next to the cordon.

Cllr Green said: "I really feel for the parents and the young people affected.

"We need the whole community to give whatever information they can to the authorities to make sure that we can go back to people feeling safe."

West Yorkshire Police has launched an appeal for information on the back of the attack.

A spokesperson from the force said: "Police are appealing for witnesses after two 15-year-old girls were assaulted on Netherlands Avenue, Bradford last night (8 August).

"Both girls had been on the number 682 bus from Halifax when they got off at Halifax Road at the junction of Netherlands Avenue sometime between 10pm and 10.30pm. 

"Both have been assaulted by an unknown male. 

"One of the 15-year-olds was taken to hospital with a head injury. She has since been discharged from hospital. 

"The suspect is described as a male, aged 40-50 years old and large build. 

"CCTV enquiries are being carried out and a scene is in place whilst forensic examination takes place. 

"Bradford CID are continuing enquiries."

Anyone who was on the 682 bus, or who was in the area last night, should contact police via 101, or using the contact options on the West Yorkshire Police website.

You should quote log number: 2131 of August 8.