Police release image of man in connection with sex assault on bus

Police have issued an image of a man they want to identify after a woman was sexually assaulted on a bus.

At around 7.15pm on August 18, a woman was sitting on a route 455 bus at Barnard Close in Croydon.

A man, who had boarded the bus, sat next to her and stroked her leg. The woman challenged the man and moved seats, before the suspect got off the bus.

Detective Inspector Jonathan Potter said: “I am appealing to anyone who recognises the man in this picture to come forward and speak to police.

“We need the help of the public to identify this man so that he cannot carry out any further attacks on women.

“The bus network is an extremely safe place for people to travel, but when incidents like this occur, we will utilise all available evidence to ensure those who choose to carry out criminal acts are identified and put before the courts.”

There has been no arrests and enquiries continue.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 6855/18AUG. To remain anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.