A TEENAGE North-East girl was left shaken after she was attacked by a man.
The 15-year-old was travelling on the Stagecoach Number 18 service, in South Tyneside, at about 9pm on Wednesday, when a man sitting with two other men came over and asked for her phone number.
She declined and got off the bus in Dame Flora Robson Avenue, in Jarrow.
The man followed, grabbed her and tried to drag her behind the fish and chip shop next to the bus stop.
She managed to break free and ran off. A police spokeswoman said the girl was very shaken, but unhurt.
Her attacker is described as aged 19 or 20, slim and about 5ft 9in.
He had mousey brown hair in a shaggy style, crooked teeth, a spotty complexion and was softly spoken.
He was wearing a cream top and navy blue or black tracksuit bottoms.
Police are appealing for any witnesses to contact South Tynside CID, on 0191-454 7555, extension 65144.
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