Police are hunting a teenager linked to three separate sexual assaults on women in Balham.

The assaults, in the Cavendish Road and Bedford Hill area, occurred on Monday March 1, Monday April 5 and Sunday April 11 between 6pm and 8pm.

The suspect is described as a black male of dark complexion, between the age of 15 and 18 years old, between 5ft 7in and 5ft 9in, average build with chubby cheeks.

A Wandsworth police spokeswoman said: “The male has approached three women on separate occasions and sexually assaulted them whilst in the street.

"On each occasion the suspect has run off towards the Balham area.

“Were you in the area around the time of these offences or did you see anyone matching the description acting suspiciously?”

Police said the public should remain vigilant and contact the Balham safer neighbourhood team on 0208 247 8893 with relevant information.

Alternatively people can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.