POLICE have released a CCTV image after a woman was sexually assaulted in the Mothercare shop in Woolwich.

Her attacker told her he had been waiting for her at the bus stop for 20 minutes before saying he wanted to buy her a Christmas present.

The victim ignored him and he touched her bottom before leaving the shop in Powis Street at around 10.15am on December 9.

Greenwich police want to speak to the man pictured who they say is of Asian appearance and around 35-years-old.

He is around 5ft 7in tall and stocky with short black hair.

At the time of the offence the suspect was wearing a beige top with a dark strip across the chest and blue jeans.

Anyone who recognises the man or has any information about the incident should call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.