A man is wanted by police after a girl was sexually assaulted on a bus in Woolwich.

The incident reportedly took place at around 7.30pm on February 20.

The victim, a girl in her mid-teens, boarded a number 99 bus at Woolwich DLR station.

A man, who was not known to the victim, got on the bus at the same time and both went to the upper deck.

As the bus travelled towards Bexleyheath, the man reportedly started talking to the girl.

He then allegedly sexually assaulted her by inappropriate touching.

He is described by police as being aged between 18 and 25, 5ft 10in, and of Asian appearance.

Officers say he got off the bus at Plumstead Manor Way.

Police have released a picture of a man they wish to speak to over the attack.

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC by quoting reference CAD 1837/22FEB.

To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

A spokesperson for Met Police said: “Police are releasing an image of man they want to speak to in connection with an alleged sexual assault in Woolwich.

“The incident happened on Sunday, 20 February at about 7.30pm.

“The victim, a girl in her mid-teens, had boarded a number 99 bus at Woolwich DLR station.

“A man, who was not known to the victim, got on the bus at the same time as the girl and both went to the upper deck.

“As the bus travelled towards Bexleyheath the man engaged the girl in conversation and is then alleged to have carried out a sexual assault by inappropriate touching.

“The man is described as aged 18-25, 5ft 10in and of Asian appearance.

“After the assault the man got off the bus at Plumstead Manor Way.

“Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote CAD 1837/22FEB

“To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.”

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