A man has been arrested after allegedly indecently assaulting a high school student on a bus in Auckland this morning.
The incident occurred just after 8am on the 18 bus travelling along Great North Rd in Grey Lynn, according to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend.
Friend said the man allegedly sat down next to the student and “touched her inappropriately”.
“This was witnessed by a passenger who quickly intervened and stopped what was taking place.”
The man was told to get off the bus and did so at a stop near the intersection with Maidstone St.
Friend praised the actions of the passenger who stepped in to help.
“The witness did an incredible job in coming to the assistance of the student,” he said.
“We are aware that the witness and another passenger supported the girl and walked her safely to school.”
A 49-year-old man will appear in the Auckland District Court tomorrow charged with indecent assault.