Two girls have been assaulted at Fareham bus station by a man who 'kissed' them, police have said.

The girls, 16 and 17, were approached on Sunday night between 8.15pm and 8.30pm by a man who at first spoke to them.

He then put his hand around the back of one of the girl's heads and forcefully kissed her.

The girl pulled away and shouted at him but he then did the same to the other girl.

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The man stopped when he was challenged by a passer-by and the girls went to a nearby pub for safety.

The man is white, aged 30 to 35, 6ft, of medium build and had shaved/cropped hair.

A spokesperson for Hampshire police said: “We’d really like to speak to the member of the public who challenged the man’s behaviour, or anyone else who witnessed what happened.

“If this was you, or you have any other information that could help, please contact us as soon as possible on 101, or online, quoting 44240298764.”