Police are hunting for a man after a woman was sexually assaulted on board the 455 bus in Wallington.

At around 7.25pm on August 18, a woman was travelling on the bus and at Barnard Close, a man boarded the bus.

He sat next to her and stoked her leg.

The woman challenged the man and moved seats before he got off the bus.

No arrests have been made and police enquires continue.

Officers have now released a picture of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

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If you witnessed this incident or have any further information, contact police quoting crime reference number CAD 6855/18AUG.

Detective Inspector Jonathan Potter, from the Met's Roads and Transport Policing Command, 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.”

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police have issued an image of a man they want to identify after a woman was sexually assaulted on a bus in Wallington.

“At approximately 19:15hrs on Thursday, 18 August, a woman was sitting on a route 455 bus at Barnard Close.

“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.”

“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.”