A WOMAN is reported to have been "inappropriately" touched on a bus between Newton Aycliffe and Darlington. 

The incident was reported to have happened on the number 5 Arriva bus at about 5pm on July 2.

A man is reported to have "inappropriately" touched a woman while travelling on the vehicle. 

On Thursday, officers investigating the incident released an image of a man they wanted to speak to in connection with the incident. 

Police have confirmed they have identified the man and are no longer trying to trace him. 

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