OFFICERS are appealing for information after a woman was punched and racially abused on a bus.

The 48-year-old got on the 358 bus at Bromley South station and then a heated argument took place between her and a group of youths.

As the bus travelled along Bromley Common the woman was assaulted and sustained a cut to the inside of her mouth.

The suspect, who left the bus in the Orpington area, is described as a light skinned black teenager, aged about 16, wearing dark jeans and a grey top.

Anyone with any information relating to the incident which happened at around 1.15am on November 21 should call PC Carly Turnell on 020 8284 8760 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.