Croydon Police are appealing for witnesses after a 17-year-old was attacked and robbed on a bus.

The incident occurred on October 7 at around 10.10pm.

Police said the victim was travelling on a number 417 bus along Central Hill in Upper Norwood when a group of youths that were sitting behind him attacked him and stole credit cards and cash.

They left the bus at the junction of Oxford Road and Roman Rise in Norwood, leaving the victim with heavy bruising to his face.

Anyone with information should call the priority crime unit on 0208 649 1217 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.