Police release image of man after alleged sexual assault on bus

Police have released an image of a man after a young woman was allegedly masturbated in front of on a bus.

The incident took place on a Route 136 bus on May 6, at around 5.30am.

The bus had just left New Cross Gate Fire Station, Lewisham, and was heading towards Elephant and Castle, when a man allegedly exposed himself and began masturbating.

Police officers investigating the offence of exposure and sexual assault have said they would like to identify the man in the image.

Detective Superintendent Ross Morrell said: “This was a very unpleasant incident and the young woman involved was understandably left very shaken.

“We are very keen to speak to the man pictured and urge anyone who can identify him to call the police immediately.”

A spokesman for the Met said: “If you recognise the person pictured or can help police identify him, or alternatively have any information that may assist the investigation, then please call police on 101 quoting reference CAD 3560/6May, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.” 

Picture: CCTV image of the man police would like to identify (Picture: The Met)