An appeal has gone out for a man who allegedly masturbated behind two women on a bus to Bluewater.

On August 22 a man was reported as acting indecently - including lowering his trousers and performing the lewd act - on the upper deck of the 700 bus travelling to the shopping centre in Greenhithe.

The man, who boarded the vehicle at Chatham bus station at 12.35pm, is described as a slim white man wearing a blue beanie hat, red or pink shorts and a white T-shirt.

He carried a black rucksack and sat on the upper deck behind a lone woman.

Ten minutes later man reportedly got up from his seat and sat down behind two women on the upper deck.

Minutes later, one of the women realised the man had lowered his trousers and raised his T-shirt and may have been masturbating.

Investigating officer Police Constable Darran Gurr said: “I am appealing for any witnesses to come forward so we can build a complete picture of the circumstances around this incident.

“I believe there was a group of boys on the bus and another woman sitting behind the man who may have witnessed what happened and I’d particularly like them to contact me on 01322 422260 quoting crime reference XY/32266/14.

“Alternatively, if you would prefer to remain anonymous, please call Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”