Police have released CCTV shots of a suspect after he allegedly threatened to stab someone on board a bus in Bexley.

A 17-year-old male was travelling on the upper deck of a bus when he was confronted by the man pictured, who then threatened to stab him before making off with a quantity of cash.

The incident happened in the Broadway Area of Bexley at around 6pm on August 28, 2020, on board a route 89 bus.

Detectives from the Roads and Transport Policing Command are investigating, and have now released a CCTV image along with an appeal to identify him.

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According to police, the male victim was travelling on the upper deck of the route 89 bus when the suspect confronted him and threatened to stab him.

The 17-year-old handed over some cash before the suspect got off the bus at Ruskin Drive.

Detectives have carried out a number of enquiries to trace the man, and have now released a CCTV image in the hope that someone will come forward and identify him.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference CAD 5533/28AUG20.

Alternatively, to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.