Appeal for witnesses who saw woman with facial injuries on bus in Perth

Police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen a woman with significant facial injuries on board a bus in the Perth area on Thursday, 7 March, 2024.

Officers were made aware of the woman's injuries and she was taken to Ninewells Hospital for treatment.

It is believed the woman may have been the victim of an assault prior to travelling on a bus service from Bridgend, Perth, to Scone between 5pm and 7.20pm.

Constable Daniel Coombs said: “Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of how the woman came to be injured and we are looking for any potential witnesses who could assist with our investigation.”

“At this stage it is unclear which service the victim got on after she was assaulted and we are appealing to anyone who saw a woman with significant and very visible facial injuries on board a bus in the area on Thursday evening to please come forward.”

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting Crime Reference Number: 0086479/24.”